Terre Hill Borough
EPA ID: PA7360119 · 1,295 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Terre Hill Borough (PA7360119): 3 violations on record since 2021. Every entry among the 3 violations in EPA records for Terre Hill Borough has a resolved status in the data; this utility delivers water to about 1,295 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Terre Hill Borough Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Terre Hill Borough have a median household income of $86,961 and about 22,097 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Terre Hill Borough'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. 7 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
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
Terre Hill Borough (EPA ID: PA7360119) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,295 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2026 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 3 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.009 mg/L (1995-06-30).
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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 Terre Hill Borough (PA7360119) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Terre Hill Borough water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Terre Hill Borough; 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 Terre Hill Borough serve?
Terre Hill Borough serves approximately 1,295 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Terre Hill Borough get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Terre Hill Borough (PA): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa7360119/
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