Historical Compliance Records PA 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Lehigh Twp Muni Authority

EPA ID: PA3480080 ยท 260 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Lehigh Twp Muni Authority (PA3480080): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Past violations at Lehigh Twp Muni Authority total 3, all marked resolved; it supplies 260 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

260
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.004 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 1994-06-30)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
2
Contaminants Flagged
$248K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lehigh Twp Muni Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$89,965
Median Household Income
31,111
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
15%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Lehigh Twp Muni Authority have a median household income of $89,965 and about 31,111 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lehigh Twp Muni Authority's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th 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

50 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $400
Total Estimated Cost $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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $400 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Lehigh Twp Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA3480080) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 260 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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
January 1, 2025 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 13, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 2 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.004 mg/L (1994-06-30).

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

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Lehigh Twp Muni Authority (PA3480080) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lehigh Twp Muni Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Lehigh Twp Muni 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 Lehigh Twp Muni Authority serve?

Lehigh Twp Muni Authority serves approximately 260 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Lehigh Twp Muni Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 3 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Lehigh Twp Muni Authority serve? ▼
Lehigh Twp Muni Authority serves approximately 260 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Lehigh Twp Muni Authority's water source? ▼
Lehigh Twp Muni Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lehigh Twp Muni Authority's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.004 mg/L (sample period ending 1994-06-30). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Lehigh Twp Muni Authority? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Lehigh Twp Muni Authority have a median household income of $89,965 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lehigh Twp Muni Authority get its water? ▼
Lehigh Twp Muni Authority's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lehigh Twp Muni Authority (PA): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa3480080/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Lehigh Twp Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA3480080) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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