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
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Carlisle Water Trmt Plt Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade F
Service Area Demographics
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.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Carlisle Water Trmt Plt compares to EPA limits
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).
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 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
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
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
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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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.
- 17013 - Carlisle
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.
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, 2023โ2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Carlisle Water Trmt Plt (PA): 12 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa7210002/
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What You Can Do
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