Water System Report PA

Sugarcreek Borough

EPA ID: PA6610044 · 1,000 people served · 1 ZIP code

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Sugarcreek Borough has supplied tap water to 1,000 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

1,000
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$120K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sugarcreek Borough Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$62,233
Median Household Income
14,694
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sugarcreek Borough serves a community with a median household income of $62,233 and an estimated 14,694 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% 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

Sugarcreek Borough'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

74 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

D 9 violations
0 violations
St Paul Homes
1,000 people
0 violations
C 21 violations
C 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,200

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,200 (one-time) vs. $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

Sugarcreek Borough (EPA ID: PA6610044) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 16323 in Franklin.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sugarcreek Borough (PA6610044) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sugarcreek Borough water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Sugarcreek Borough has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Sugarcreek Borough serve?

Sugarcreek Borough serves approximately 1,000 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Sugarcreek Borough 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
307
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 2000-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 1,000
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

Should I use a water filter?
Sugarcreek Borough meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sugarcreek Borough serve?
Sugarcreek Borough serves approximately 1,000 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sugarcreek Borough's water source?
Sugarcreek Borough draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sugarcreek Borough's service area?
The Sugarcreek Borough service area has a median household income of $62,233. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sugarcreek Borough get its water?
Sugarcreek Borough'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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