Historical Compliance Records PA 6 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Dover Boro Water Sys

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Dover Boro Water Sys (PA7670072): 6 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Dover Boro Water Sys, 17 violations are listed in the dataset, and none is recorded as open for the 1,900 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,900
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
17
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
3
Contaminants Flagged
$222K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$81,058
Median Household Income
26,434
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
19%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Dover Boro Water Sys have a median household income of $81,058 and about 26,434 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). 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 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.

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
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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. 6 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state drinking-water standard (enforceable)); check current state rules: PFOA: 14 ppt, PFOS: 18 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,100

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $11,120

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

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 $1,100 (one-time) vs. $26,450 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are 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 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 25, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Combined Uranium Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Gross Alpha Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
August 10, 2022 Public Notice 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 MCL Violation, Monitoring & Reporting 13 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 3 No
Combined Uranium Monitoring & Reporting 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.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): reverse osmosis, ion exchange, 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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Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 17 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
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 the ZIP codes associated with Dover Boro Water Sys? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Dover Boro Water Sys have a median household income of $81,058 (Census ZIP-code estimate). 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 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Dover Boro Water Sys (PA): 6 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa7670072/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Dover Boro Water Sys (EPA ID: PA7670072) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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