Water System Report PA

Vernon Twp Water Authority

EPA ID: PA6200072 ยท 1,500 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Vernon Twp Water Authority (PA6200072): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Vernon Twp Water Authority stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 1,500 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,500
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$156K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Vernon Twp Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,719
Median Household Income
31,800
Service Area Population
39%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
77%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Vernon Twp Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $61,719 and an estimated 31,800 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 39% 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

Vernon Twp Water Authority'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

62 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 85% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $2,070
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $3,820

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

Vernon Twp Water Authority (EPA ID: PA6200072) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,500 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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.

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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 Vernon Twp Water Authority (PA6200072) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vernon Twp Water Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Vernon Twp Water Authority in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Vernon Twp Water Authority serve?

Vernon Twp Water Authority serves approximately 1,500 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Vernon Twp Water Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Vernon Twp Water Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Vernon Twp Water Authority serve?
Vernon Twp Water Authority serves approximately 1,500 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Vernon Twp Water Authority's water source?
Vernon Twp Water Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Vernon Twp Water Authority's service area?
The Vernon Twp Water Authority service area has a median household income of $61,719. EPA EJScreen data classifies 39% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Vernon Twp Water Authority get its water?
Vernon Twp Water Authority'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Vernon Twp Water Authority Water Quality Report, PA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa6200072/
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