Water Quality Report

Spring Church, PA (15686): 4 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data for Mawc Sweeney Plant

High County Radon Potential

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 15686 in Spring Church, PA contain 4 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Concerns 4 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0035 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-09-30
NFIP Claim History Claim records 1 claim
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 4 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0035 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
  • Flood 1 cumulative NFIP claim record. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
4 violations
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
1
Water System
143,000
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
0.00348 mg/L
Reported Lead Result1.5× the national median for this measure
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
$206K
Median Home Value10% above state median ($187K)

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Score Breakdown

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Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
92/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
0/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
0/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (7) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 15686 in Spring Church, Pennsylvania is mapped to the water system Mawc Sweeney Plant (EPA ID: PA5650032). This system provides water to approximately 143,000 people from surface water sources.

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Mawc Sweeney Plant (PA5650032) on EPA.gov.

5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Spring Church has 1 FEMA flood claim on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 15686 was built around 1963. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Spring Church is 1963; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Roofing Inspection & Repair

Homes built around 1963 may be on their second or third roof. A professional inspection can catch damage before leaks start.

Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 15686 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 4 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 15686 (primary system: Mawc Sweeney Plant), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 15686's water come from?

The recorded water source for Mawc Sweeney Plant, a system mapped to ZIP code 15686, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 143,000 people.

How can I get my water tested in Spring Church?

If Mawc Sweeney Plant supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 15686 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 15686 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.00348 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-09-30). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 15686?

15686 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Armstrong County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 15686?

FEMA records contain 1 flood insurance claim filed in ZIP code 15686; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is A, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Spring Church, PA (15686): 4 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/15686/
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Page version: October 2026.

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