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South Mountain, PA - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs with Violations

Zone 1

Radon Risk (High)

$1,200

Est. Remediation

Key Facts for South Mountain Residents

Your city's water systems recorded 44 violations in the past 5 years.
Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.

South Mountain's Water Providers

Federal records track 1 water system in South Mountain, PA, and a single provider handles the dominant share of residential connections while carrying primary responsibility for EPA compliance.

Guilford Water Authority
Serves ~28,135 people 44 violations

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in South Mountain, Pennsylvania (population ~26), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 28,135 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Water Sources

South Mountain water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0000 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Category	Violations	ZIPs Affected
Lead and Copper Rule	Treatment Technique	80	1
Atrazine	Organic	2	1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)	Disinfection Byproducts	2	1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Disinfection Byproducts	2	1
Contaminant 0700	Other	2	1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	Violations	Health-Based	System
17261	—	44	0	Guilford Water Authority

All ZIP Codes in South Mountain

17261 - 44 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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

What's in South Mountain's Water?

Lead and Copper Rule 80 violations

Treatment Technique

Developmental delays in children, kidney damage

Atrazine 2 violations

Organic · EPA limit: 0.003 mg/L

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 violations

Disinfection Byproducts · EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L

Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for South Mountain, PA

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

44 EPA violations

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Air Quality

AQI data, wildfire smoke risk, mold risk, and health tips

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Infrastructure

Water system age, source indicators, and CO/gas safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many water violations does South Mountain have?

South Mountain water systems have a total of 44 EPA violations. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.

How many water systems serve South Mountain?

South Mountain is served by 1 public water system across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 26 people.

How much does it cost to fix water issues in South Mountain?

Estimated remediation costs in South Mountain average $1,200 per household, ranging from $800 to $1,500. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.

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