Health Violations Found PA 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Hazel Hurst Water Company

EPA ID: PA6420017 · 140 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA records: Hazel Hurst Water Company, 20 past violations, all resolved, 140 served.

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

B · 70
Avg Safety Score
140
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
20
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
7
Contaminants Flagged
$82K
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 1 (2023). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hazel Hurst Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$43,438
Median Household Income
204
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hazel Hurst Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $43,438 and an estimated 204 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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

Hazel Hurst Water Company'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

81 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Hazel Hurst Water Company compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 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 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 0700 at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Organic Carbon at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $700

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $700 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Hazel Hurst Water Company (EPA ID: PA6420017) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 140 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 16733 in Hazel Hurst.

Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

2 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. All violations have been resolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 11, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2025 Total Organic Carbon Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2025 Total Organic Carbon Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Resolved
May 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Total Organic Carbon Monitoring Resolved
September 13, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
September 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
August 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 4 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 4 Yes
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 3 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Nitrite Inorganic 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hazel Hurst Water Company (PA6420017) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazel Hurst Water Company water safe to drink?

Hazel Hurst Water Company has recorded 2 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Hazel Hurst Water Company serve?

Hazel Hurst Water Company serves approximately 140 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Hazel Hurst Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Hazel Hurst Water Company safe to drink?
Hazel Hurst Water Company earns a B safety grade with 20 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Hazel Hurst Water Company's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Contaminant 0700, Total Organic Carbon. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants 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 Hazel Hurst Water Company serve?
Hazel Hurst Water Company serves approximately 140 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Hazel Hurst Water Company's water source?
Hazel Hurst Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hazel Hurst Water Company's service area?
The Hazel Hurst Water Company service area has a median household income of $43,438. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Hazel Hurst Water Company get its water?
Hazel Hurst Water Company'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Hazel Hurst Water Company (EPA ID: PA6420017) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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