Historical Compliance Records PA

Imperial Point Water Service

EPA ID: PA6250046 ยท 1,500 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Imperial Point Water Service (PA6250046): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. EPA records: Imperial Point Water Service, 1 past violation, all resolved, 1,500 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,500
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$169K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Imperial Point Water Service Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,967
Median Household Income
12,280
Service Area Population
35%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Imperial Point Water Service serves a community with a median household income of $76,967 and an estimated 12,280 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 35% 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

Imperial Point Water Service'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 86% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Imperial Point Water Service compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

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.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $800
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,450

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,450 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Imperial Point Water Service (EPA ID: PA6250046) 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 current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 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
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 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.

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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 Imperial Point Water Service (PA6250046) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imperial Point Water Service water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Imperial Point Water Service; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Imperial Point Water Service serve?

Imperial Point Water Service serves approximately 1,500 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Imperial Point Water Service get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Imperial Point Water Service's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Imperial Point Water Service serve?
Imperial Point Water Service serves approximately 1,500 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Imperial Point Water Service's water source?
Imperial Point Water Service draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Imperial Point Water Service's service area?
The Imperial Point Water Service service area has a median household income of $76,967. EPA EJScreen data classifies 35% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Imperial Point Water Service get its water?
Imperial Point Water Service'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.). Imperial Point Water Service (PA): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa6250046/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Imperial Point Water Service (EPA ID: PA6250046) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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