Water System Report PA

Ames Trailer Court

EPA ID: PA6200054 · 34 people served · 1 ZIP code

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Ames Trailer Court sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 34 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

34
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$110K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2024) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ames Trailer Court Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,260
Median Household Income
1,790
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ames Trailer Court serves a community with a median household income of $60,260 and an estimated 1,790 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Ames Trailer Court'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

62 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 95% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,800

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

Ames Trailer Court (EPA ID: PA6200054) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 34 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 16341 in Pleasantville.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

  • 16341 — Pleasantville

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ames Trailer Court (PA6200054) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ames Trailer Court water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Ames Trailer Court has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Ames Trailer Court serve?

Ames Trailer Court serves approximately 34 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Ames Trailer Court get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Ames Trailer Court meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ames Trailer Court serve?
Ames Trailer Court serves approximately 34 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Ames Trailer Court's water source?
Ames Trailer Court draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Ames Trailer Court's service area?
The Ames Trailer Court service area has a median household income of $60,260. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ames Trailer Court get its water?
Ames Trailer Court'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.
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