Water System Report PA

Aqua Pa White Rock Acres Sys

EPA ID: PA7210048 · 790 people served · 4 ZIP codes

EPA monitoring data for Aqua Pa White Rock Acres Sys shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 790 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

790
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$326K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Aqua Pa White Rock Acres Sys Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$100,902
Median Household Income
99,997
Service Area Population
6%
Disadvantaged Population
27th
Poverty Percentile
45th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Aqua Pa White Rock Acres Sys serves a community with a median household income of $100,902 and an estimated 99,997 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% 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

Aqua Pa White Rock Acres Sys'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
63th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
75th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 63th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 75th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% 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. 19 detections recorded. 6 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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,350
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $575
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $3,275

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 $3,275 (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

Aqua Pa White Rock Acres Sys (EPA ID: PA7210048) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 790 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

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.

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

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Aqua Pa White Rock Acres Sys (PA7210048) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aqua Pa White Rock Acres Sys water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Aqua Pa White Rock Acres Sys has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Aqua Pa White Rock Acres Sys serve?

Aqua Pa White Rock Acres Sys serves approximately 790 people across 4 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Aqua Pa White Rock Acres Sys 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
1
Galvanized — Replacement Required
22
Unknown Material
306
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 1996-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 790
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

Should I use a water filter?
Aqua Pa White Rock Acres Sys meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Aqua Pa White Rock Acres Sys serve?
Aqua Pa White Rock Acres Sys serves approximately 790 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Aqua Pa White Rock Acres Sys's water source?
Aqua Pa White Rock Acres Sys draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Aqua Pa White Rock Acres Sys's service area?
The Aqua Pa White Rock Acres Sys service area has a median household income of $100,902. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Aqua Pa White Rock Acres Sys get its water?
Aqua Pa White Rock Acres Sys'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.
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