Water System Report PA

Richland Boro Water Supply

EPA ID: PA7380032 ยท 1,700 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Richland Boro Water Supply (PA7380032): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Richland Boro Water Supply posted zero EPA violations serving 1,700 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,700
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$241K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Richland Boro Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$92,428
Median Household Income
8,508
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
45th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Richland Boro Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $92,428 and an estimated 8,508 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Richland Boro Water Supply'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
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. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
12 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 82% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Richland Boro Water Supply (EPA ID: PA7380032) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,700 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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 Richland Boro Water Supply (PA7380032) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richland Boro Water Supply water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Richland Boro Water Supply in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Richland Boro Water Supply serve?

Richland Boro Water Supply serves approximately 1,700 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Richland Boro Water Supply get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Richland Boro Water Supply meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Richland Boro Water Supply serve?
Richland Boro Water Supply serves approximately 1,700 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Richland Boro Water Supply's water source?
Richland Boro Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Richland Boro Water Supply's service area?
The Richland Boro Water Supply service area has a median household income of $92,428. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Richland Boro Water Supply get its water?
Richland Boro Water Supply'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Richland Boro Water Supply Water Quality Report, PA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa7380032/
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