Water System Report PA

Osceola Twp Municipal Authorit

EPA ID: PA2590045 · 400 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero EPA violations over five years — Osceola Twp Municipal Authorit has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 400.

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

400
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$133K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Osceola Twp Municipal Authorit Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$50,982
Median Household Income
847
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Osceola Twp Municipal Authorit serves a community with a median household income of $50,982 and an estimated 847 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.

Environmental Justice Note: 40% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Osceola Twp Municipal Authorit's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

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

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D 17 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Osceola Twp Municipal Authorit (EPA ID: PA2590045) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 400 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 16942 in Osceola.

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 Osceola Twp Municipal Authorit (PA2590045) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Osceola Twp Municipal Authorit water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Osceola Twp Municipal Authorit serve?

Osceola Twp Municipal Authorit serves approximately 400 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Osceola Twp Municipal Authorit get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
173
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 1996-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 400
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?
Osceola Twp Municipal Authorit meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Osceola Twp Municipal Authorit serve?
Osceola Twp Municipal Authorit serves approximately 400 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Osceola Twp Municipal Authorit's water source?
Osceola Twp Municipal Authorit draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Osceola Twp Municipal Authorit's service area?
The Osceola Twp Municipal Authorit service area has a median household income of $50,982. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Osceola Twp Municipal Authorit get its water?
Osceola Twp Municipal Authorit's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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