Historical Compliance Records PA

Shinglehouse Boro Water Department

EPA ID: PA6530013 ยท 1,250 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Shinglehouse Boro Water Department (PA6530013): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. While 72 violations did appear in Shinglehouse Boro Water Department's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 1,250 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,250
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
72
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
1.8 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 1997-12-31) - Above EPA Action Level
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
27
Contaminants Flagged
$139K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Shinglehouse Boro Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$61,258
Median Household Income
8,598
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
60%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Shinglehouse Boro Water Department have a median household income of $61,258 and about 8,598 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 60% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Shinglehouse Boro Water Department's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

56 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
12 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 82% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

15 violations
10 violations
17 violations
3 violations
16 violations

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Shinglehouse Boro Water Department (EPA ID: PA6530013) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,250 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 72 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 72 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
October 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 20 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 3 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 No
2,3,7,8-TCDD Other Violation 2 No
PFOA PFAS 2 No
PFNA PFAS 2 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Trichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Monobromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Dibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 1.8 mg/L (1997-12-31).

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

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Shinglehouse Boro Water Department (PA6530013) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shinglehouse Boro Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Shinglehouse Boro Water Department; its 72 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Shinglehouse Boro Water Department serve?

Shinglehouse Boro Water Department serves approximately 1,250 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Shinglehouse Boro Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 72 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Shinglehouse Boro Water Department serve? ▼
Shinglehouse Boro Water Department serves approximately 1,250 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Shinglehouse Boro Water Department's water source? ▼
Shinglehouse Boro Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Shinglehouse Boro Water Department's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 1.8 mg/L (sample period ending 1997-12-31). This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Shinglehouse Boro Water Department? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Shinglehouse Boro Water Department have a median household income of $61,258 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 60% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Shinglehouse Boro Water Department get its water? ▼
Shinglehouse Boro Water Department's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Shinglehouse Boro Water Department (PA): 72 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa6530013/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Shinglehouse Boro Water Department (EPA ID: PA6530013) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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