Coopersburg Mun Water Authority
EPA ID: PA3390046 · 2,570 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Coopersburg Mun Water Authority (PA3390046): 3 EPA violations in the last five years. Coopersburg Mun Water Authority's record shows 3 remedied violations - all cleared, currently compliant, 2,570 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Coopersburg Mun Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Coopersburg Mun Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $124,211 and an estimated 14,625 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Coopersburg Mun Water Authority'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Coopersburg Mun Water Authority compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Radium-228 at 1 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
Radium-228 was detected in this water system. ion exchange (water softener) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Coopersburg Mun Water Authority (EPA ID: PA3390046) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,570 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 18036 in Coopersburg.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (61/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 | Radium-228 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2021 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by PA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 18036 - Coopersburg
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Coopersburg Mun Water Authority (PA3390046) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coopersburg Mun Water Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Coopersburg Mun Water Authority; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Coopersburg Mun Water Authority serve?
Coopersburg Mun Water Authority serves approximately 2,570 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does Coopersburg Mun Water Authority get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Coopersburg Mun Water Authority (PA): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa3390046/
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