Bainbridge Water Authority
EPA ID: PA7360003 · 1,200 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Bainbridge Water Authority (PA7360003): 8 violations on record since 2021. While 8 violations did appear in Bainbridge Water Authority's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 1,200 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Bainbridge Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Bainbridge Water Authority have a median household income of $82,157 and about 11,553 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Bainbridge Water Authority'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 2 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Bainbridge Water Authority (EPA ID: PA7360003) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,200 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: 8 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 | Dinoseb | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | 2,4,5-TP | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | TTHM | 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 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Dinoseb | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| 2,4,5-TP | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.013 mg/L (1994-12-31).
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 Bainbridge Water Authority (PA7360003) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bainbridge Water Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Bainbridge Water Authority; its 8 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Bainbridge Water Authority serve?
Bainbridge Water Authority serves approximately 1,200 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Bainbridge Water Authority get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bainbridge Water Authority (PA): 8 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa7360003/
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