Bainbridge Water Authority
EPA ID: PA7360003 · 1,200 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bainbridge Water Authority (PA7360003): 8 EPA violations in the last five years. Bainbridge Water Authority recorded 8 EPA violations over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved - the utility is currently in compliance serving 1,200 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Bainbridge Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Bainbridge Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $82,157 and an estimated 11,553 residents across its service area. 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 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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Bainbridge Water Authority compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 2110 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
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 2041 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2931 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
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
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 | Contaminant 2041 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2110 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2931 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2946 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 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 |
| Contaminant 2041 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2110 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2931 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2946 | 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.
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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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 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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