Sandycreek Twp Waterworks
EPA ID: PA6610042 · 2,417 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Sandycreek Twp Waterworks (PA6610042): 3 violations on record since 2021. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Sandycreek Twp Waterworks, 3 violations are listed in the dataset, and none is recorded as open for the 2,417 people in its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sandycreek Twp Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Sandycreek Twp Waterworks have a median household income of $62,230 and about 16,879 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). 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 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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded.
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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.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.0036 mg/L (1995-12-31).
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 1.
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 Sandycreek Twp Waterworks (PA6610042) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sandycreek Twp Waterworks water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Sandycreek Twp Waterworks; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sandycreek Twp Waterworks (PA): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa6610042/
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