Historical Compliance Records PA

Zullinger Water System Wtma

EPA ID: PA7280044 ยท 1,080 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Zullinger Water System Wtma (PA7280044): 4 EPA violations in the last five years. Within the five-year EPA monitoring span, Zullinger Water System Wtma accumulated 4 violations - every finding has been resolved and the utility operates in full compliance today, supplying water to approximately 1,080 people without any active enforcement proceedings.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,080
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$259K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Zullinger Water System Wtma Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,233
Median Household Income
30,258
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Zullinger Water System Wtma serves a community with a median household income of $64,233 and an estimated 30,258 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Zullinger Water System Wtma's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 88% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Zullinger Water System Wtma compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

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.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 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

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,550

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,550 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Zullinger Water System Wtma (EPA ID: PA7280044) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,080 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 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, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 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.

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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 Zullinger Water System Wtma (PA7280044) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zullinger Water System Wtma water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Zullinger Water System Wtma; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Zullinger Water System Wtma serve?

Zullinger Water System Wtma serves approximately 1,080 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Zullinger Water System Wtma get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Zullinger Water System Wtma's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Zullinger Water System Wtma serve?
Zullinger Water System Wtma serves approximately 1,080 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Zullinger Water System Wtma's water source?
Zullinger Water System Wtma draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Zullinger Water System Wtma's service area?
The Zullinger Water System Wtma service area has a median household income of $64,233. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Zullinger Water System Wtma get its water?
Zullinger Water System Wtma's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Zullinger Water System Wtma (PA): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa7280044/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

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