Historical Compliance Records PA

Warren State Hospital

EPA ID: PA6620034 ยท 721 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Warren State Hospital (PA6620034): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. Past violations at Warren State Hospital total 16, all marked resolved; it supplies 721 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

721
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
16
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0237 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2022-09-30) - Above EPA Action Level
15
Contaminants Flagged
$118K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Warren State Hospital Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$57,694
Median Household Income
17,303
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
38%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
89%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Warren State Hospital have a median household income of $57,694 and about 17,303 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 89% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 38% 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

Warren State Hospital'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
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
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement
Lead Pipe Replacement $5,340
Total Estimated Cost $5,340

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Lead Exposure - Child Lifetime Cost $10,000

Per affected child (estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,280
10 years
$20,560
20 years
$41,120

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $5,340 (one-time) vs. $20,560 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

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

System Overview

Warren State Hospital (EPA ID: PA6620034) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 721 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 16365 in Warren.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 16 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 16 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
February 1, 2025 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2023 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Arsenic Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Cadmium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Chromium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 CYANIDE Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Mercury Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 CYANIDE Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Antimony, Total Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Beryllium, Total Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Thallium, Total Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 2 No
Arsenic Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Arsenic Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Barium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Cadmium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
CYANIDE Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Chromium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Antimony, Total Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Chromium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
CYANIDE Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Antimony, Total Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Beryllium, Total Other Violation 1 No
Thallium, Total Other Violation 1 No
Gross Alpha Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0237 mg/L Yes 2022-09-30
Lead exceeds EPA action level in at least one sampling location. Consider using a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or NSF/ANSI 58 filter rated for lead removal.

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 available EPA compliance records for Warren State Hospital (PA6620034) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Warren State Hospital water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Warren State Hospital; its 16 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Warren State Hospital serve?

Warren State Hospital serves approximately 721 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Warren State Hospital get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 16 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 Warren State Hospital serve? ▼
Warren State Hospital serves approximately 721 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Warren State Hospital's water source? ▼
Warren State Hospital draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Warren State Hospital's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0237 mg/L (sample period ending 2022-09-30). 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 Warren State Hospital? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Warren State Hospital have a median household income of $57,694 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 38% 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 Warren State Hospital get its water? ▼
Warren State Hospital'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.). Warren State Hospital (PA): 16 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa6620034/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Warren State Hospital (PA): 16 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa6620034/}
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Warren State Hospital (EPA ID: PA6620034) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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