Mount Jewett, PA: 3 Violations — 71/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Based on current monitoring, Mount Jewett holds an above-average drinking water safety record for PA — violations are infrequent and typically minor when they do appear.
How Mount Jewett Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Mount Jewett Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 3 violations in the past 5 years.
- Homes built before 1986: 83% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
Mount Jewett's Water Providers
Supply infrastructure in Mount Jewett, PA runs through a single dominant provider — the main entity among 1 tracked system through which rate decisions, infrastructure work, and federal compliance are managed.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Mount Jewett, Pennsylvania, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 823 people.
1 of 1 ZIP code (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Mount Jewett: B (71/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Mount Jewett water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Mount Jewett
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 1 |
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16740 | B | 3 | 0 | Clermont Water Association |
All ZIP Codes in Mount Jewett
- 16740 [B] — 3 violations
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
What's in Mount Jewett's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Mount Jewett Infrastructure Age
With 83% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
The median home in Mount Jewett was built in 1957 — a figure that places most of the city's residential stock in the era when lead solder was still standard in copper plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead-soldered joints; those built before 1970 face the additional possibility of lead pipes in the service line itself.
Over half of homes in Mount Jewett were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Mount Jewett
For most homeowners in Mount Jewett, the estimated cost of water and safety remediation represents a proportionally modest share of what properties are worth — placing this area in the lower tier of the remediation share scale.
Remediation costs in Mount Jewett are relatively low compared to home values. The $0–$800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 65% below the Pennsylvania average.
Mount Jewett: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
83% — that captures the slice of Mount Jewett housing dating from before the federal ban on solder containing lead. It pairs with aggregate utility readings that either approach or cross 0.015 mg/L, the benchmark set under the EPA Lead and Copper Rule. Together, the two figures shift one-home reads into a standard household-level confirmation, particularly for families with kids. A certified lead-removal filter is available through retailer-verified channels if a kit returns results that warrant additional measures.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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