East Berlin Area Joint Authority
EPA ID: PA7010003 ยท 1,750 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for East Berlin Area Joint Authority (PA7010003): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. While 57 violations did appear in East Berlin Area Joint Authority's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 1,750 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for East Berlin Area Joint Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with East Berlin Area Joint Authority have a median household income of $91,484 and about 8,460 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
East Berlin Area Joint Authority'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.
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
Comparable Water Systems
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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
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 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2025 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Nitrite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Nitrite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Nitrite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Nitrite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Xylenes, Total | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | DICHLOROMETHANE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | o-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | p-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | Monitoring & Reporting | 5 | No |
| Nitrite | Monitoring & Reporting | 5 | No |
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 4 | No |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Xylenes, Total | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| DICHLOROMETHANE | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| o-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| p-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 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
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.0161 mg/L (1996-12-31).
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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.
- 17316 - East Berlin
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). East Berlin Area Joint Authority (PA): 57 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa7010003/
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