Historical Compliance Records PA

Brady Twp Water Association

EPA ID: PA6170036 ยท 1,570 people served ยท 6 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Brady Twp Water Association (PA6170036): 116 EPA violations in the last five years. Brady Twp Water Association's record shows 116 remedied violations - all cleared, currently compliant, 1,570 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,570
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
116
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
47
Contaminants Flagged
$127K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Brady Twp Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,540
Median Household Income
30,600
Service Area Population
60%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Brady Twp Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $60,540 and an estimated 30,600 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 60% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Brady Twp Water Association's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Brady Twp Water Association compares to EPA limits

PFOA 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Mercury 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment
Chlorodibromomethane 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Cadmium 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen

What This Means For You

PFOA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Mercury at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorodibromomethane at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Cadmium at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Mercury was detected in this water system. activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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1,580 people
0 violations
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1,600 people
2 violations
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26 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,067
Lead Pipe Replacement $750
Flood Insurance $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,417

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,417 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Brady Twp Water Association (EPA ID: PA6170036) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,570 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 116 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 114 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2031 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2040 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2041 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2105 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2110 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2326 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2031 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2040 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2041 Non-health-based 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 20 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 5 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Barium Inorganic 2 No
Cadmium Inorganic 2 No
Chromium Inorganic 2 No
Fluoride Inorganic 2 No
Selenium Inorganic 2 No
Nickel Inorganic 2 No
Nitrite Inorganic 2 No
Contaminant 1036 Other Violation 2 No
Lead Inorganic 2 No
Copper Inorganic 2 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 2 No

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by PA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Brady Twp Water Association (PA6170036) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brady Twp Water Association water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Brady Twp Water Association; its 116 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Brady Twp Water Association serve?

Brady Twp Water Association serves approximately 1,570 people across 6 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Brady Twp Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Brady Twp Water Association's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Mercury, Chlorodibromomethane. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Brady Twp Water Association serve?
Brady Twp Water Association serves approximately 1,570 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Brady Twp Water Association's water source?
Brady Twp Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Brady Twp Water Association's service area?
The Brady Twp Water Association service area has a median household income of $60,540. EPA EJScreen data classifies 60% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Brady Twp Water Association get its water?
Brady Twp Water Association's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Brady Twp Water Association (PA): 116 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa6170036/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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