Water System Report PA

Wysox Twp Municipal Authority

EPA ID: PA2080030 · 1,763 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Wysox Twp Municipal Authority — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 1,763 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

1,763
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$178K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Wysox Twp Municipal Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,391
Median Household Income
8,625
Service Area Population
14%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wysox Twp Municipal Authority serves a community with a median household income of $57,391 and an estimated 8,625 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Wysox Twp Municipal Authority's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Bradford County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 97% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,300

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.

System Overview

Wysox Twp Municipal Authority (EPA ID: PA2080030) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,763 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 18848 in Towanda.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Wysox Twp Municipal Authority (PA2080030) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wysox Twp Municipal Authority water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Wysox Twp Municipal Authority has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Wysox Twp Municipal Authority serve?

Wysox Twp Municipal Authority serves approximately 1,763 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Wysox Twp Municipal Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
369
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2014-07-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 1,763
Reported to Pennsylvania

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Wysox Twp Municipal Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Wysox Twp Municipal Authority serve?
Wysox Twp Municipal Authority serves approximately 1,763 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Wysox Twp Municipal Authority's water source?
Wysox Twp Municipal Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Wysox Twp Municipal Authority's service area?
The Wysox Twp Municipal Authority service area has a median household income of $57,391. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Wysox Twp Municipal Authority get its water?
Wysox Twp Municipal Authority's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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