Halifax Area Water & Sewer Aut
EPA ID: PA7220040 · 2,278 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Halifax Area Water & Sewer Aut (PA7220040): 3 EPA violations in the last five years. EPA records: Halifax Area Water & Sewer Aut, 3 past violations, all resolved, 2,278 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Halifax Area Water & Sewer Aut Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Halifax Area Water & Sewer Aut serves a community with a median household income of $76,966 and an estimated 16,255 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Halifax Area Water & Sewer Aut'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 Halifax Area Water & Sewer Aut compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 2110 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Contaminant 2110 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Halifax Area Water & Sewer Aut (EPA ID: PA7220040) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,278 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: 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2110 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2110 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2110 | 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 2110 | Other Violation | 3 | 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.
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
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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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 Halifax Area Water & Sewer Aut (PA7220040) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Halifax Area Water & Sewer Aut water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Halifax Area Water & Sewer Aut; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Halifax Area Water & Sewer Aut serve?
Halifax Area Water & Sewer Aut serves approximately 2,278 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Halifax Area Water & Sewer Aut get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Halifax Area Water and Sewer Aut (PA): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa7220040/
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