Historical Compliance Records PA

Sandy Lake Boro

EPA ID: PA6430052 ยท 1,100 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sandy Lake Boro (PA6430052): 27 EPA violations in the last five years. Sandy Lake Boro recorded 27 EPA violations over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved - the utility is currently in compliance serving 1,100 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,100
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
27
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
15
Contaminants Flagged
$159K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sandy Lake Boro Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,563
Median Household Income
4,977
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sandy Lake Boro serves a community with a median household income of $64,563 and an estimated 4,977 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Sandy Lake 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.

Moderate 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

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 95% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Sandy Lake Boro compares to EPA limits

Mercury 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment
Cadmium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen
Selenium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.05 mg/L
Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage
Chromium 1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L)
Stomach & intestinal cancer (known carcinogen)

What This Means For You

Mercury at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Cadmium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Selenium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.05 mg/L. Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 12 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Chromium at 1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L). Stomach & intestinal cancer (known carcinogen). Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Mercury was detected in this water system. activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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5 violations
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The Escape
1,100 people
40 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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 $1,000 (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

Sandy Lake Boro (EPA ID: PA6430052) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,100 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 27 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 27 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
January 11, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2026 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Cadmium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Chromium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Selenium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Nickel Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Nitrite Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 12 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 2 No
Barium Inorganic 1 No
Cadmium Inorganic 1 No
Chromium Inorganic 1 No
Fluoride Inorganic 1 No
Selenium Inorganic 1 No
Nickel Inorganic 1 No
Nitrite Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1036 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 1 No
Mercury Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1075 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 1085 Other Violation 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 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 Sandy Lake Boro (PA6430052) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sandy Lake Boro water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Sandy Lake Boro; its 27 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Sandy Lake Boro serve?

Sandy Lake Boro serves approximately 1,100 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Sandy Lake Boro get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Sandy Lake Boro's water?
Detected contaminants include Mercury, Cadmium, Selenium, Lead and Copper Rule. 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 Sandy Lake Boro serve?
Sandy Lake Boro serves approximately 1,100 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Sandy Lake Boro's water source?
Sandy Lake Boro draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sandy Lake Boro's service area?
The Sandy Lake Boro service area has a median household income of $64,563. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sandy Lake Boro get its water?
Sandy Lake 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sandy Lake Boro (PA): 27 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa6430052/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Sandy Lake Boro (EPA ID: PA6430052) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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