Water System Report PA

Mansfield University

EPA ID: PA2590812 · 3,000 people served · 1 ZIP code

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Mansfield University posted zero EPA violations serving 3,000 residents.

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

3,000
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$201K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mansfield University Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,707
Median Household Income
6,550
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mansfield University serves a community with a median household income of $60,707 and an estimated 6,550 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% 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?

Surface Water

Mansfield University'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
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. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

C 9 violations
D 0 violations
F 16 violations
Walnutport Authority
3,000 people
D 40 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

Mansfield University (EPA ID: PA2590812) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 3,000 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 16933 in Mansfield.

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 Mansfield University (PA2590812) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mansfield University water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Mansfield University has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Mansfield University serve?

Mansfield University serves approximately 3,000 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Mansfield University 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
27
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 2007-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,000
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?
Mansfield University meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mansfield University serve?
Mansfield University serves approximately 3,000 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mansfield University's water source?
Mansfield University draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mansfield University's service area?
The Mansfield University service area has a median household income of $60,707. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mansfield University get its water?
Mansfield University'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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