Hawthorn Redbank Redbank Ma
EPA ID: PA6160026 · 1,500 people served · 6 ZIP codes
With 2 unresolved EPA violations, Hawthorn Redbank Redbank Ma is currently out of full compliance — approximately 1,500 people in its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 12 (2022) to 6 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Hawthorn Redbank Redbank Ma Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Hawthorn Redbank Redbank Ma serves a community with a median household income of $54,236 and an estimated 3,566 residents across its service area. Approximately 87% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 49% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Hawthorn Redbank Redbank Ma's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 4% of homes in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Hawthorn Redbank Redbank Ma compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Uranium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.03 mg/L. Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 18 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Chlorite at 14 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L. Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children. Consider ferrous sulfate reduction filtration.
E. coli at 3 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
Uranium was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
HAWTHORN REDBANK REDBANK MA (EPA ID: PA6160026) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,500 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: D (47/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2025 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 13, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | E. coli | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Radium-228 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 25, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 11, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 10, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 11, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Chlorite | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 11, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Chlorite | Health-based | Resolved |
| March 11, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2023 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 11, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 18 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 14 | Yes |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 3 | Yes |
| Uranium | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Chlorite (EPA limit: 1 mg/L)
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children At-risk groups: infants, developing fetuses, people with G6PD deficiency.
Removal methods: ferrous sulfate reduction, activated carbon, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
E. coli (EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action))
Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.
Removal methods: UV disinfection (99.99%), chlorination, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 15770 — Ringgold
- 15778 — Timblin
- 16224 — Fairmount City
- 16230 — Hawthorn
- 16240 — Mayport
- 16245 — Oak Ridge
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hawthorn Redbank Redbank Ma (PA6160026) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hawthorn Redbank Redbank Ma water safe to drink?
Hawthorn Redbank Redbank Ma has recorded 5 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Hawthorn Redbank Redbank Ma serve?
Hawthorn Redbank Redbank Ma serves approximately 1,500 people across 6 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Hawthorn Redbank Redbank Ma get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
Test your water
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Contact your utility
Hawthorn Redbank Redbank Ma (EPA ID: PA6160026) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.