Gratz Boro Water Revenue Fund
EPA ID: PA7220005 · 738 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Gratz Boro Water Revenue Fund (PA7220005): 25 EPA violations in the last five years. Gratz Boro Water Revenue Fund recorded 25 EPA violations over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved - the utility is currently in compliance serving 738 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Gratz Boro Water Revenue Fund Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Gratz Boro Water Revenue Fund serves a community with a median household income of $75,089 and an estimated 7,482 residents across its service area. 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 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Gratz Boro Water Revenue Fund compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
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.
Contaminant 0700 at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 6 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2063 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2383 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2021 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2021 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 6 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 6 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | No |
| Nickel | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2063 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2383 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.
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 the full compliance record 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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