Historical Compliance Records PA

Carlisle Water Trmt Plt

EPA ID: PA7210002 ยท 26,000 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Carlisle Water Trmt Plt (PA7210002): PFAS sampling above the current EPA limit (UCMR5). Over the past five years, Carlisle Water Trmt Plt recorded 12 violations, all subsequently resolved through the EPA enforcement process - the supplier currently operates in good standing, with no active actions on file for its 26,000 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

F ยท 33
Avg Safety Score
26,000
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
12
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0026 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
8
Contaminants Flagged
$222K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Carlisle Water Trmt Plt Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade F

Service Area Demographics

$68,150
Median Household Income
37,738
Service Area Population
6%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Carlisle Water Trmt Plt serves a community with a median household income of $68,150 and an estimated 37,738 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Carlisle Water Trmt Plt's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 97% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Carlisle Water Trmt Plt compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Chlorite 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 1 mg/L
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorite at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L. Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children. Consider ferrous sulfate reduction filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

E. coli at 2 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.014 ppt, PFOS: 0.018 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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F 100 violations
Columbia Water Company
25,200 people
D 4 violations
B 4 violations
Paw Glen Alsace Div
24,951 people
D 0 violations
Plum Boro Muni Authority
27,500 people
C 5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,000 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Carlisle Water Trmt Plt (EPA ID: PA7210002) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 26,000 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 17013 in Carlisle.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: F (33/100)

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 current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 12 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 12 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
August 1, 2024 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Chlorite Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2022 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Chlorite Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2021 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
E. coli Microbiological 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0026 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 1 (High 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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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 Carlisle Water Trmt Plt (PA7210002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlisle Water Trmt Plt water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Carlisle Water Trmt Plt; its 12 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Carlisle Water Trmt Plt serve?

Carlisle Water Trmt Plt serves approximately 26,000 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Carlisle Water Trmt Plt get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
11
Latest sample
11/15/2023
Highest analyte
PFOS: 11.3 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 11.3 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFBS 7.2 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBA 5.2 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 5.1 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOA 5 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFPeA 3.9 ppt โ€” โ€”

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 Carlisle Water Trmt Plt safe to drink?
Carlisle Water Trmt Plt has a F safety grade based on 12 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Carlisle Water Trmt Plt's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Chlorite, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants 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 Carlisle Water Trmt Plt serve?
Carlisle Water Trmt Plt serves approximately 26,000 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Carlisle Water Trmt Plt's water source?
Carlisle Water Trmt Plt draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Carlisle Water Trmt Plt's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0026 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Carlisle Water Trmt Plt's service area?
The Carlisle Water Trmt Plt service area has a median household income of $68,150. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Carlisle Water Trmt Plt get its water?
Carlisle Water Trmt Plt's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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