Mountain Water Authority
EPA ID: PA3540026 · 495 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Mountain Water Authority (PA3540026): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. Although 6 violations appeared on Mountain Water Authority's record, each is listed as resolved; the system serves about 495 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mountain Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Mountain Water Authority have a median household income of $70,789 and about 15,285 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). 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 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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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 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | LASSO | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | TTHM | Non-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 | No |
| LASSO | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.0329 mg/L (2013-09-30).
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 available EPA compliance records 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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