Mountain Water Authority
EPA ID: PA3540026 · 495 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mountain Water Authority (PA3540026): 6 EPA violations in the last five years. 6 total violations across five years at Mountain Water Authority - every finding closed, utility compliant today, 495 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mountain Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Mountain Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $70,789 and an estimated 15,285 residents across its service area. Approximately 83% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Mountain 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Mountain Water Authority compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Contaminant 0700 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2051 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Mountain Water Authority (EPA ID: PA3540026) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 495 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2051 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2051 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 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.
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mountain Water Authority (PA3540026) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mountain Water Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Mountain Water Authority; its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Mountain Water Authority serve?
Mountain Water Authority serves approximately 495 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Mountain Water Authority get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mountain Water Authority (PA): 6 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa3540026/
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