Water System Report PA

Pa American Water Company Warren

EPA ID: PA6620020 ยท 14,650 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pa American Water Company Warren (PA6620020): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA monitoring data for Pa American Water Company Warren shows an unblemished five-year compliance history - no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 14,650 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 75
Avg Safety Score
14,650
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$118K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pa American Water Company Warren Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$57,694
Median Household Income
17,303
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
89%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pa American Water Company Warren serves a community with a median household income of $57,694 and an estimated 17,303 residents across its service area. Approximately 89% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 38% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. 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

Pa American Water Company Warren'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

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

Comparable Water Systems

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D 2 violations
Swt Main System
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4 violations
C 1 violation
F 109 violations
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C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Pa American Water Company Warren (EPA ID: PA6620020) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 14,650 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 16365 in Warren.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (75/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 mg/L No N/A

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

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.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$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 Pa American Water Company Warren (PA6620020) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pa American Water Company Warren water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Pa American Water Company Warren in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Pa American Water Company Warren serve?

Pa American Water Company Warren serves approximately 14,650 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Pa American Water Company Warren get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Pa American Water Company Warren safe to drink?
Pa American Water Company Warren earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Pa American Water Company Warren meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Pa American Water Company Warren serve?
Pa American Water Company Warren serves approximately 14,650 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Pa American Water Company Warren's water source?
Pa American Water Company Warren draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Pa American Water Company Warren's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Pa American Water Company Warren's service area?
The Pa American Water Company Warren service area has a median household income of $57,694. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Pa American Water Company Warren get its water?
Pa American Water Company Warren'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.

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APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Pa American Water Company Warren, PA: Serves 15K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa6620020/
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