East Berlin Area Joint Authority
EPA ID: PA7010003 · 1,750 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for East Berlin Area Joint Authority (PA7010003): 57 EPA violations in the last five years. On record: East Berlin Area Joint Authority, 57 violations, all resolved, 1,750 in service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for East Berlin Area Joint Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The East Berlin Area Joint Authority serves a community with a median household income of $91,484 and an estimated 8,460 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
East Berlin Area Joint Authority'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How East Berlin Area Joint Authority compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead at 5 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Bromate at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane 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
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System Overview
East Berlin Area Joint Authority (EPA ID: PA7010003) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,750 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 17316 in East Berlin.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Copper | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Copper | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Copper | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Copper | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | PFOA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | PFNA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Monochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Dichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Bromodichloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Dibromochloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Chlorodibromomethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Trichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | Inorganic | 5 | No |
| Copper | Inorganic | 5 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 4 | No |
| PFOA | PFAS | 2 | No |
| PFNA | PFAS | 2 | No |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Bromodichloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Dibromochloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Chlorodibromomethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Bromochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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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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.
- 17316 - East Berlin
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for East Berlin Area Joint Authority (PA7010003) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Berlin Area Joint Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for East Berlin Area Joint Authority; its 57 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does East Berlin Area Joint Authority serve?
East Berlin Area Joint Authority serves approximately 1,750 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does East Berlin Area Joint Authority get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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