Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp
EPA ID: PA6430054 · 48,000 people served · 10 ZIP codes
Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp shows 6 open EPA violations in current federal records for approximately 48,000 people.
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 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
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.
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 64th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Uranium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.03 mg/L. Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Contaminant 0700 at 11 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Organic Carbon at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 9 detections recorded.
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
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
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.
Average Home Safety Score: D (54/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 30, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 11, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | 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 | 11 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 7 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | No |
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | No |
| Uranium | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16146 | 0.0028 mg/L | No | N/A |
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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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.
- 16121 — Farrell
- 16127 — Grove City
- 16137 — Mercer
- 16142 — New Wilmington
- 16143 — Pulaski
- 16146 — Sharon
- 16148 — Hermitage
- 16150 — Sharpsville
- 16159 — West Middlesex
- 16161 — Wheatland
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?
Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp 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 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.
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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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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What You Can Do
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