Fredonia Boro
EPA ID: PA6430036 · 443 people served · 1 ZIP code
Federal compliance records for Fredonia Boro list 1 open violation that have not yet been resolved — the utility serves approximately 443 people, and each outstanding finding remains logged and active in the EPA enforcement database.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2021) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Fredonia Boro Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Fredonia Boro serves a community with a median household income of $56,597 and an estimated 1,656 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Fredonia Boro'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.
About 2% of homes in Mercer 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
Detected Contaminants
How Fredonia Boro compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Benzene at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.
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.
Contaminant 0700 at 16 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
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System Overview
Fredonia Boro (EPA ID: PA6430036) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 443 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 16124 in Fredonia.
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
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 25, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Barium | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Barium | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Benzene | Monitoring | Resolved |
| September 11, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| September 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 11, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 16 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Barium | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Benzene | Organic | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 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
- 16124 — Fredonia
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Fredonia Boro (PA6430036) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fredonia Boro water safe to drink?
Fredonia Boro 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 Fredonia Boro serve?
Fredonia Boro serves approximately 443 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does Fredonia Boro 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:
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.
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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