Historical Compliance Records PA

Hegins Hubley Authority

EPA ID: PA3540047 ยท 3,870 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hegins Hubley Authority (PA3540047): 5 EPA violations in the last five years. Hegins Hubley Authority recorded 5 EPA violations over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved - the utility is currently in compliance serving 3,870 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 65
Avg Safety Score
3,870
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00785 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
3
Contaminants Flagged
$187K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hegins Hubley Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$80,072
Median Household Income
4,958
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
57th
Poverty Percentile
83th
Energy Burden Percentile
83%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hegins Hubley Authority serves a community with a median household income of $80,072 and an estimated 4,958 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Hegins Hubley 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
48th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

74 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 99% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Hegins Hubley Authority compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

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 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Denver Boro
3,861 people
D 5 violations
Mountain Water Assn
3,856 people
20 violations
C 8 violations
2 violations
D 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $900
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,100 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Hegins Hubley Authority (EPA ID: PA3540047) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 3,870 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (65/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 4 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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 5 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 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
March 1, 2026 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
October 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
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 3 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00785 mg/L No N/A

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.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Hegins Hubley Authority (PA3540047) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hegins Hubley Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Hegins Hubley Authority; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Hegins Hubley Authority serve?

Hegins Hubley Authority serves approximately 3,870 people across 4 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Hegins Hubley Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
174

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Hegins Hubley Authority safe to drink?
Hegins Hubley Authority has a C safety grade based on 5 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Hegins Hubley Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Contaminant 0700. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Hegins Hubley Authority serve?
Hegins Hubley Authority serves approximately 3,870 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Hegins Hubley Authority's water source?
Hegins Hubley Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Hegins Hubley Authority's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00785 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Hegins Hubley Authority's service area?
The Hegins Hubley Authority service area has a median household income of $80,072. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hegins Hubley Authority get its water?
Hegins Hubley 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Hegins Hubley Authority (PA): 5 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa3540047/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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