Health Violations Found PA 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Summit Estates

EPA ID: PA6430074 · 72 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Summit Estates's record shows 6 remedied violations — all cleared, currently compliant, 72 residents.

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

B · 74
Avg Safety Score
72
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
4
Contaminants Flagged
$137K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 5 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Summit Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$57,798
Median Household Income
25,597
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
47th
Poverty Percentile
67th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Summit Estates serves a community with a median household income of $57,798 and an estimated 25,597 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Summit Estates'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
43th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
53th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Butler 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

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Summit Estates compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Nitrite 1 mg/L (as nitrogen) (100% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 1 mg/L (as nitrogen)
Blue baby syndrome in infants; potential carcinogen

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 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 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. 1 detection 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 →

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

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $167
Total Estimated Cost $2,067

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 $2,067 (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

Summit Estates (EPA ID: PA6430074) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 72 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (74/100)

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

Violation History

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

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 22, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 12, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Resolved
August 12, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Nitrite Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 Yes
Nitrite Inorganic 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Summit Estates (PA6430074) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Summit Estates water safe to drink?

Summit Estates has recorded 1 health-based violation 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 Summit Estates serve?

Summit Estates serves approximately 72 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Summit Estates 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
33
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2006-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 72
Reported to Pennsylvania

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Summit Estates safe to drink?
Summit Estates earns a B safety grade with 6 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Summit Estates's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Nitrite, 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 3 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 Summit Estates serve?
Summit Estates serves approximately 72 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Summit Estates's water source?
Summit Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Summit Estates's service area?
The Summit Estates service area has a median household income of $57,798. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Summit Estates get its water?
Summit Estates'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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