Historical Compliance Records PA 6 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Dover Boro Water Sys

EPA ID: PA7670072 ยท 1,900 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Dover Boro Water Sys (PA7670072): 6 past health-based violations, since resolved. Although 17 violations appeared on Dover Boro Water Sys's record, all have been remedied - currently compliant, 1,900 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,900
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
17
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
3
Contaminants Flagged
$222K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dover Boro Water Sys Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$81,058
Median Household Income
26,434
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Dover Boro Water Sys serves a community with a median household income of $81,058 and an estimated 26,434 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% 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

Dover Boro Water Sys'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Dover Boro Water Sys compares to EPA limits

Combined Radium 1 pCi/L (20% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 5 pCi/L

What This Means For You

Gross Alpha at 13 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 3 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).

State limits: PFOA: 0.014 ppt, PFOS: 0.018 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,600

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $11,120

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$13,225
10 years
$26,450
20 years
$52,900

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,600 (one-time) vs. $26,450 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Dover Boro Water Sys (EPA ID: PA7670072) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,900 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 17315 in Dover.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 17 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 17 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
October 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Health-based Resolved
February 10, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 25, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Gross Alpha Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
August 10, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Gross Alpha Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Gross Alpha Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 13 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Combined Radium Radionuclides 1 No

Health Risk Details

Gross Alpha Particle Activity (EPA limit: pCi/L)

Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles At-risk groups: long-term residents in areas with uranium or radium-rich geology, people on private wells in western US.

Removal methods: reverse osmosis, ion exchange (anion exchange for radium), lime softening. Find the right filter โ†’

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 Dover Boro Water Sys (PA7670072) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dover Boro Water Sys water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Dover Boro Water Sys; its 17 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Dover Boro Water Sys serve?

Dover Boro Water Sys serves approximately 1,900 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Dover Boro Water Sys get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Dover Boro Water Sys's water?
Detected contaminants include Gross Alpha, Lead and Copper Rule, Combined Radium. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Dover Boro Water Sys serve?
Dover Boro Water Sys serves approximately 1,900 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Dover Boro Water Sys's water source?
Dover Boro Water Sys draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Dover Boro Water Sys's service area?
The Dover Boro Water Sys service area has a median household income of $81,058. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Dover Boro Water Sys get its water?
Dover Boro Water Sys'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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