Historical Compliance Records PA

Us Army Garrison

EPA ID: PA7210010 ยท 1,700 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Us Army Garrison (PA7210010): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. Within the five-year EPA monitoring span, Us Army Garrison accumulated 21 violations - every finding has been resolved and the utility operates in full compliance today, supplying water to approximately 1,700 people without any active enforcement proceedings.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,700
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
21
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0608 mg/L
Max Lead Level - Exceeds Limit
17
Contaminants Flagged
$222K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Us Army Garrison Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

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 Us Army Garrison 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Us Army Garrison'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.

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.

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

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 Us Army Garrison compares to EPA limits

Mercury 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment
Cadmium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Selenium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.05 mg/L
Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage

What This Means For You

Mercury at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Cadmium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 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 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Selenium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.05 mg/L. Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage. Consider reverse osmosis 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†’

Mercury was detected in this water system. activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Lead Exposure - Child Lifetime Cost $10,000

Per affected child (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,445
10 years
$20,890
20 years
$41,780

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,000 (one-time) vs. $20,890 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

Us Army Garrison (EPA ID: PA7210010) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,700 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 17013 in Carlisle.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 21 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 21 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
July 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Cadmium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Chromium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Selenium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Nickel Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Nitrite Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 1036 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 1045 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Mercury Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 1075 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 3 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Barium Inorganic 1 No
Cadmium Inorganic 1 No
Chromium Inorganic 1 No
Fluoride Inorganic 1 No
Selenium Inorganic 1 No
Nickel Inorganic 1 No
Nitrite Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1036 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 1 No
Mercury Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1075 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 1085 Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0608 mg/L Yes N/A
Lead exceeds EPA action level in at least one sampling location. Consider using a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or NSF/ANSI 58 filter rated for lead removal.

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Us Army Garrison (PA7210010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Us Army Garrison water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Us Army Garrison; its 21 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Us Army Garrison serve?

Us Army Garrison serves approximately 1,700 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Us Army Garrison get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Us Army Garrison's water?
Detected contaminants include Mercury, Cadmium, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). 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 Us Army Garrison serve?
Us Army Garrison serves approximately 1,700 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Us Army Garrison's water source?
Us Army Garrison draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Us Army Garrison's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0608 mg/L. This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of Us Army Garrison's service area?
The Us Army Garrison 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 Us Army Garrison get its water?
Us Army Garrison'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Us Army Garrison (PA): 21 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa7210010/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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