Gratz Boro Water Revenue Fund
EPA ID: PA7220005 · 738 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Gratz Boro Water Revenue Fund (PA7220005): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. Per the federal file, all 25 violations logged for Gratz Boro Water Revenue Fund carry a resolved status, and around 738 people get water from this system.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Gratz Boro Water Revenue Fund Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Gratz Boro Water Revenue Fund have a median household income of $75,089 and about 7,482 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 81% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Gratz Boro Water Revenue Fund'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Gratz Boro Water Revenue Fund (EPA ID: PA7220005) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 738 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2025 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2023 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | 2,3,7,8-TCDD | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2021 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2021 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2021 | Chlorine | 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 | 6 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 6 | No |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Nickel | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| 2,3,7,8-TCDD | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.0679 mg/L (1997-12-31).
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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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 available EPA compliance records for Gratz Boro Water Revenue Fund (PA7220005) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gratz Boro Water Revenue Fund water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Gratz Boro Water Revenue Fund; its 25 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Gratz Boro Water Revenue Fund serve?
Gratz Boro Water Revenue Fund serves approximately 738 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Gratz Boro Water Revenue Fund get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Gratz Boro Water Revenue Fund (PA): 25 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa7220005/
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