Water System Report PA

Big Spring Terrace Mhp

EPA ID: PA7210039 · 439 people served · 7 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Big Spring Terrace Mhp has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 439 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

D · 45
Avg Safety Score
439
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 1 (2026). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Big Spring Terrace Mhp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$157,500
Median Household Income
27,836
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
23th
Poverty Percentile
33th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Big Spring Terrace Mhp serves a community with a median household income of $157,500 and an estimated 27,836 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Big Spring Terrace Mhp'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
47th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Delaware County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 98% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 45 detections recorded. 15 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

Toby Water
440 people
C 0 violations
Longwood Gardens
440 people
0 violations
D 3 violations
C 8 violations
Fredonia Boro
443 people
B 23 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,043
PFAS Treatment $429
Water Filtration $43
Total Estimated Cost $2,714

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,714 (one-time) vs. $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

BIG SPRING TERRACE MHP (EPA ID: PA7210039) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 439 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (45/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Big Spring Terrace Mhp (PA7210039) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Big Spring Terrace Mhp water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Big Spring Terrace Mhp has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Big Spring Terrace Mhp serve?

Big Spring Terrace Mhp serves approximately 439 people across 7 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Big Spring Terrace Mhp get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
159
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 1996-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 439
Reported to Pennsylvania

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Big Spring Terrace Mhp safe to drink?
Big Spring Terrace Mhp has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Big Spring Terrace Mhp meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Big Spring Terrace Mhp serve?
Big Spring Terrace Mhp serves approximately 439 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Big Spring Terrace Mhp's water source?
Big Spring Terrace Mhp draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Big Spring Terrace Mhp's service area?
The Big Spring Terrace Mhp service area has a median household income of $157,500. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Big Spring Terrace Mhp get its water?
Big Spring Terrace Mhp'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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3

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