Masonic Homes
EPA ID: PA7360025 · 3,707 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Masonic Homes (PA7360025): 7 EPA violations in the last five years. Masonic Homes's record shows 7 remedied violations - all cleared, currently compliant, 3,707 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Masonic Homes Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Masonic Homes serves a community with a median household income of $79,075 and an estimated 32,066 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Masonic Homes'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 Masonic Homes compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 2005 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2020 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2065 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2067 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2274 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. 6 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania
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
Masonic Homes (EPA ID: PA7360025) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 3,707 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 17022 in Elizabethtown.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2005 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2020 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2065 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2067 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2274 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2383 | 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 2005 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2020 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2065 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2067 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2274 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2383 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0025 mg/L | No | N/A |
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.
- 17022 - Elizabethtown
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Masonic Homes (PA7360025) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Masonic Homes water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Masonic Homes; its 7 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Masonic Homes serve?
Masonic Homes serves approximately 3,707 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does Masonic Homes get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Masonic Homes (PA): 7 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa7360025/
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