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Non-Transient Non-Community Water System · PWS PA2450542

Paradise Stream Resor

Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania 18344 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 774 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

774
People served
3,309
EPA violations
20
Health-based
1 PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 3,309 drinking-water violations at Paradise Stream Resor, 1% of them health-based - above the Pennsylvania per-system average, and UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound.

3,309
Total EPA violations on record
1%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
774
People served by this system
1
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Paradise Stream Resor

Paradise Stream Resor is a private-owned non-transient non-community water system that delivers drinking water to 774 residents in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania (Monroe County) through 17 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 3,309 total violations for this system , of which 20 (1%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 2,958 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2025.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Public Notice, recorded in 323 violations (Other). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 1 PFAS compound was detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 4.8 ppt (parts per trillion). PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across Pennsylvania, EPA tracks 7,701 public water systems serving 12,630,061 people, with 1,159,868 cumulative violations and 68,517 health-based violations on record. About 97% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 150.6 violations. Statewide, 224 of 389 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (57.6%).

Paradise Stream Resor's 3,309 violations sit above the Pennsylvania average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

1 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
774
Total Violations
3,309
Health-Based Violations
20
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Non-Transient Non-Community
Owner Type
Private
Connections
17
County
Monroe
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
9
Monitoring Violations
2,958
Treatment Tech Violations
11

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Public Notice Other 323 2025
BHC-GAMMA MR 66 2023
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) MR 66 2023
Dalapon MR 65 2024
Picloram MR 65 2024
2,4,5-TP MR 65 2024
Pentachlorophenol MR 65 2024
Dinoseb MR 65 2024
2,4-D MR 65 2024
OXAMYL MR 63 2024
Chlordane MR 63 2024
Endrin MR 60 2023
Methoxychlor MR 60 2023
Glyphosate MR 60 2023
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MR 60 2023
Simazine MR 60 2023
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 60 2023
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MR 60 2023
Carbofuran MR 60 2023
LASSO MR 60 2023
Heptachlor MR 60 2023
Heptachlor epoxide MR 60 2023
HEXACHLOROBENZENE MR 60 2023
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE MR 60 2023
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE MR 60 2023
Toxaphene MR 60 2023
Diquat MR 60 2023
Endothall MR 60 2023
Atrazine MR 60 2023
2,3,7,8-TCDD MR 60 2023

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 2 of 58 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
6:2 FTS 7/15/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 7/15/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 7/15/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/15/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/15/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 7/15/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 7/15/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 7/15/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 7/15/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/15/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/15/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 7/15/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 7/15/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 7/15/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 7/15/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/15/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 7/15/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 7/15/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 7/15/2024 4.80 ppt 4.00 ppt Detected
PFPeA 7/15/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 7/15/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 7/15/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 7/15/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 7/15/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 7/15/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 4/22/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 4/22/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 4/22/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 4/22/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 10/14/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 10/14/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 10/14/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 10/14/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 10/14/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 10/14/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 10/14/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 10/14/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 10/14/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 10/14/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 10/14/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 10/14/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 10/14/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 10/14/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 10/14/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 10/14/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 10/14/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 10/14/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 10/14/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 10/14/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 10/14/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Paradise Stream Resor.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID PA2450542 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Pennsylvania Drinking Water Authority

Pennsylvania DEP, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects Paradise Stream Resor under EPA-delegated authority.

Open PA regulator portal

Source: Pennsylvania DEP, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2025 Public Notice Other 323 SDWIS / PA2450542 / 7500
2025 Lead and Copper Rule MR 10 SDWIS / PA2450542 / 5000
2025 E. COLI MR 8 SDWIS / PA2450542 / 3014
2024 Dalapon MR 65 SDWIS / PA2450542 / 2031
2024 Picloram MR 65 SDWIS / PA2450542 / 2040
2024 2,4,5-TP MR 65 SDWIS / PA2450542 / 2110
2024 Pentachlorophenol MR 65 SDWIS / PA2450542 / 2326
2024 Dinoseb MR 65 SDWIS / PA2450542 / 2041
2024 2,4-D MR 65 SDWIS / PA2450542 / 2105
2024 OXAMYL MR 63 SDWIS / PA2450542 / 2036
2024 Chlordane MR 63 SDWIS / PA2450542 / 2959
2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 11 SDWIS / PA2450542 / 2456
2024 TTHM MR 11 SDWIS / PA2450542 / 2950
2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule TT 11 SDWIS / PA2450542 / 8000
2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT 8 SDWIS / PA2450542 / 8000

How Paradise Stream Resor Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric Paradise Stream Resor Pennsylvania avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 3,309 150.6 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 20 8.9 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 1 compound 57.6% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 774 1,640 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 7,701 regulated public water systems in Pennsylvania.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paradise Stream Resor water safe to drink?
Paradise Stream Resor (PWS ID: PA2450542) has 3309 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 774 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Paradise Stream Resor serve?
Paradise Stream Resor serves 774 people in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania. It is a Private-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 17 service connections.
What type of violations does Paradise Stream Resor have?
Paradise Stream Resor has 3,309 total violations: 20 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 2,958 monitoring/reporting violations, and 11 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Paradise Stream Resor water?
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in Paradise Stream Resor's water supply: PFOS. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does Paradise Stream Resor use?
Paradise Stream Resor uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Non-Transient Non-Community Water System, serving the same people for at least 6 months per year.
Where does this data come from?
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.