Historical Compliance Records PA

Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp

EPA ID: PA6430054 ยท 48,000 people served ยท 10 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp (PA6430054): 5 EPA violations in the last five years. EPA records: Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp, 5 past violations, all resolved, 48,000 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 79
Avg Safety Score
48,000
People Served
10
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
4
Contaminants Flagged
$173K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$69,909
Median Household Income
81,356
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
51th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp serves a community with a median household income of $69,909 and an estimated 81,356 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
53th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
64th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 64th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 89% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 1009 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.004 mg/L
Intestinal damage, bone damage
Chlorite 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 1 mg/L
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children

What This Means For You

Contaminant 1009 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.004 mg/L. Intestinal damage, bone damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Chlorite at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L. Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children. Consider ferrous sulfate reduction filtration.

Contaminant 1008 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Fecal Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 9 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.014 ppt, PFOS: 0.018 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Contaminant 1009 was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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C 0 violations
D 9 violations
D 1 violation
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F 30 violations
D 4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $780
Radon Mitigation $720
PFAS Treatment $450
Water Filtration $30
Total Estimated Cost $1,980

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,980 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp (EPA ID: PA6430054) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 48,000 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 10 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (79/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 6 of 10 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 5 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 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
December 1, 2025 Chlorite Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Contaminant 1008 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Contaminant 1009 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Chlorite Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Contaminant 1008 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 1009 Other Violation 1 No
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

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

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp (PA6430054) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp serve?

Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp serves approximately 48,000 people across 10 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
1
Latest sample
9/10/2024
Highest analyte
PFBA: 6 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 6 ppt โ€” โ€”

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp safe to drink?
Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp earns a B safety grade with 5 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 1009, Chlorite, Contaminant 1008, Fecal Coliform. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp serve?
Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp serves approximately 48,000 people with drinking water across 10 ZIP codes.
What is Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp's water source?
Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp's service area?
The Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp service area has a median household income of $69,909. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp get its water?
Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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