Sandycreek Twp Waterworks
EPA ID: PA6610042 · 2,417 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Federal data shows 25 unresolved violations at Sandycreek Twp Waterworks — roughly 2,417 residents in the service area.
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 6 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sandycreek Twp Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade F
Service Area Demographics
The Sandycreek Twp Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $62,230 and an estimated 16,879 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Sandycreek Twp Waterworks'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.
About 1% of homes in Venango County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Sandycreek Twp Waterworks compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 9 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.
Chlorite at 12 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L. Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children. Consider ferrous sulfate reduction filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 11 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 4 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.
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
Sandycreek Twp Waterworks (EPA ID: PA6610042) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,417 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: F (32/100)
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 12, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| September 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 10, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2025 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2025 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 10, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| November 10, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Radium-228 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| September 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 12 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 11 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 9 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 4 | Yes |
| Contaminant 1085 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Uranium | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2037 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Chlorite (EPA limit: 1 mg/L)
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children At-risk groups: infants, developing fetuses, people with G6PD deficiency.
Removal methods: ferrous sulfate reduction, activated carbon, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
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 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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$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 Sandycreek Twp Waterworks (PA6610042) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sandycreek Twp Waterworks water safe to drink?
Sandycreek Twp Waterworks has recorded 10 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 Sandycreek Twp Waterworks serve?
Sandycreek Twp Waterworks serves approximately 2,417 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Sandycreek Twp Waterworks 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:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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