Historical Compliance Records PA

Biglerville Water Company

EPA ID: PA7010020 ยท 2,501 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Biglerville Water Company (PA7010020): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Records for Biglerville Water Company show 1 violation over the monitored period, with every finding addressed and officially closed - the provider, which serves approximately 2,501 people, carries no outstanding enforcement actions in the current EPA dataset and meets all applicable drinking water requirements.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,501
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
1
Contaminants Flagged
$243K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Biglerville Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$82,950
Median Household Income
8,716
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Biglerville Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $82,950 and an estimated 8,716 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Biglerville Water Company'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 85% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Biglerville Water Company compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Gross Alpha at 1 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Biglerville Water Company (EPA ID: PA7010020) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,501 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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
October 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 1 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.

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 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Biglerville Water Company (PA7010020) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Biglerville Water Company water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Biglerville Water Company; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Biglerville Water Company serve?

Biglerville Water Company serves approximately 2,501 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Biglerville Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Biglerville Water Company's water?
Detected contaminants include Gross Alpha. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Biglerville Water Company serve?
Biglerville Water Company serves approximately 2,501 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Biglerville Water Company's water source?
Biglerville Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Biglerville Water Company's service area?
The Biglerville Water Company service area has a median household income of $82,950. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Biglerville Water Company get its water?
Biglerville Water Company'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Biglerville Water Company (PA): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa7010020/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Biglerville Water Company (EPA ID: PA7010020) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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