Cambridge Springs Borough
EPA ID: PA6200004 · 2,363 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Cambridge Springs Borough (PA6200004): 10 EPA violations in the last five years. While 10 violations did appear in Cambridge Springs Borough's five-year monitoring record, none remain unresolved - the utility has returned to full compliance and continues to serve approximately 2,363 residents under all current EPA drinking water standards.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Cambridge Springs Borough Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Cambridge Springs Borough serves a community with a median household income of $69,539 and an estimated 23,953 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 36% 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?
Cambridge Springs Borough'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 63th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Cambridge Springs Borough compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Dichloroacetic Acid at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.
Chlorite at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L. Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children. Consider ferrous sulfate reduction filtration.
Contaminant 2035 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2037 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Radium-226 at 1 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.
Chlorite was detected in this water system. ferrous sulfate reduction 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
Cambridge Springs Borough (EPA ID: PA6200004) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,363 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 resolved, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 | Chlorite | Non-health-based | Archived |
| February 1, 2025 | Chlorite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Radium-226 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2035 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2037 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Dichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Chlorite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Chlorite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | No |
| Contaminant 2035 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2037 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Radium-226 | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | 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 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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 Cambridge Springs Borough (PA6200004) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cambridge Springs Borough water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Cambridge Springs Borough; its 10 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Cambridge Springs Borough serve?
Cambridge Springs Borough serves approximately 2,363 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Cambridge Springs Borough get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Cambridge Springs Borough (PA): 10 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa6200004/
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