Halifax Area Water & Sewer Aut
EPA ID: PA7220040 · 2,278 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Halifax Area Water & Sewer Aut (PA7220040): 3 violations on record since 2021. Within the EPA violation records on file, Halifax Area Water & Sewer Aut accumulated 3 violations, and every finding is recorded as resolved; the utility supplies water to approximately 2,278 people. Resolution of past violations is not a statement about current water quality.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Halifax Area Water & Sewer Aut Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Halifax Area Water & Sewer Aut have a median household income of $76,966 and about 16,255 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). 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 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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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 | 2,4,5-TP | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | 2,4,5-TP | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | 2,4,5-TP | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,4,5-TP | Other Violation | 3 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.0005 mg/L (1996-12-31).
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
2 of 2 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 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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