Water System Report PA

Imperial Point Water Service

EPA ID: PA6250046 · 1,500 people served · 3 ZIP codes

With a five-year violation-free history, Imperial Point Water Service delivers safe water to 1,500 residents.

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

1,500
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$180K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$80,410
Median Household Income
22,531
Service Area Population
35%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Imperial Point Water Service serves a community with a median household income of $80,410 and an estimated 22,531 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% 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.

💧 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

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

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

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
12 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 82% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

C 3 violations
D 43 violations
Sykesville Borough
1,500 people
C 12 violations
D 11 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,400
Radon Mitigation $667
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $2,267

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

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 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

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?

Based on EPA records, Imperial Point Water Service has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Imperial Point Water Service serve?

Imperial Point Water Service serves approximately 1,500 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Imperial Point Water Service get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
620
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 1996-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,500
Reported to Pennsylvania

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Imperial Point Water Service meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Imperial Point Water Service serve?
Imperial Point Water Service serves approximately 1,500 people with drinking water across 3 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 $80,410. 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.
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