Roaring Spring Muni Water Authority
EPA ID: PA4070019 · 3,182 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Roaring Spring Muni Water Authority (PA4070019): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring - Roaring Spring Muni Water Authority has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 3,182 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Roaring Spring Muni Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Roaring Spring Muni Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $69,119 and an estimated 5,066 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 38% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Roaring Spring Muni 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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania
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
Roaring Spring Muni Water Authority (EPA ID: PA4070019) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 3,182 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 16673 in Roaring Spring.
Violation History
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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 16673 - Roaring Spring
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Roaring Spring Muni Water Authority (PA4070019) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Roaring Spring Muni Water Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Roaring Spring Muni Water Authority in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Roaring Spring Muni Water Authority serve?
Roaring Spring Muni Water Authority serves approximately 3,182 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does Roaring Spring Muni Water Authority get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Roaring Spring Muni Water Authority Water Quality Report, PA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa4070019/
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