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 records for Imperial Point Water Service (PA6250046): 1 violation on record since 2021. Imperial Point Water Service's EPA record lists 1 historical violation, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 1,500 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,500
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 1996-12-31)
1
Contaminants Flagged
$169K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$76,967
Median Household Income
12,280
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
35%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Imperial Point Water Service have a median household income of $76,967 and about 12,280 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 35% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 86% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are 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 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.001 mg/L (1996-12-31).

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 available EPA compliance records 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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
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.
Is there lead in Imperial Point Water Service's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.001 mg/L (sample period ending 1996-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Imperial Point Water Service? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Imperial Point Water Service have a median household income of $76,967 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 35% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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

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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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