Historical Compliance Records PA

Elizabethville Area Authority

EPA ID: PA7220003 ยท 2,700 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Elizabethville Area Authority (PA7220003): 2 violations on record since 2021. While 2 violations did appear in Elizabethville Area Authority's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 2,700 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,700
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.004 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 1994-06-30)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
2
Contaminants Flagged
$166K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Elizabethville Area Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$72,873
Median Household Income
14,307
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
29%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Elizabethville Area Authority have a median household income of $72,873 and about 14,307 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 79% 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

Elizabethville Area Authority's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 89% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 4 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state drinking-water standard (enforceable)); check current state rules: PFOA: 14 ppt, PFOS: 18 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

26 violations
B 4 violations
9 violations
C 3 violations
5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $550

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $550 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Elizabethville Area Authority (EPA ID: PA7220003) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,700 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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
April 1, 2023 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Groundwater 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
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 1 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.004 mg/L (1994-06-30).

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

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Elizabethville Area Authority (PA7220003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elizabethville Area Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Elizabethville Area Authority; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Elizabethville Area Authority serve?

Elizabethville Area Authority serves approximately 2,700 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Elizabethville Area Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 2 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Elizabethville Area Authority serve? ▼
Elizabethville Area Authority serves approximately 2,700 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Elizabethville Area Authority's water source? ▼
Elizabethville Area Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Elizabethville Area Authority's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.004 mg/L (sample period ending 1994-06-30). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Elizabethville Area Authority? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Elizabethville Area Authority have a median household income of $72,873 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Elizabethville Area Authority get its water? ▼
Elizabethville Area Authority's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Elizabethville Area Authority (PA): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa7220003/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-pa7220003,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Elizabethville Area Authority (PA): 2 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa7220003/}
}

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Elizabethville Area Authority (EPA ID: PA7220003) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

Home › Water Systems › Pennsylvania › Elizabethville Area Authority

Get safety alerts for Elizabethville Area Authority, Pennsylvania

Free updates when EPA data changes for this area. No spam.

Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy.

Share This Page

X Facebook
Violations found - check filter options Free tool - no phone call required.