Gallitzin Boro Water Authority
EPA ID: PA4110011 · 3,130 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Gallitzin Boro Water Authority (PA4110011): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Gallitzin Boro Water Authority's EPA file includes 2 unresolved violations; the utility supplies water to approximately 3,130 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Gallitzin Boro Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Gallitzin Boro Water Authority have a median household income of $73,056 and about 5,024 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 43% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Gallitzin Boro Water Authority's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
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
Gallitzin Boro Water Authority (EPA ID: PA4110011) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 3,130 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 36 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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 11, 2026 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 10, 2026 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2026 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | CARBON, TOTAL | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | CARBON, TOTAL | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | CARBON, TOTAL | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2023 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2023 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | CARBON, TOTAL | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 25, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2023 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 15, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 15, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2023 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2023 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARBON, TOTAL | Monitoring & Reporting | 7 | No |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 6 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 4 | No |
| Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| 2,3,7,8-TCDD | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| TTHM | MCL Violation | 2 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Barium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Cadmium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Chromium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Fluoride | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Selenium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Nickel | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Nitrite | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Nickel | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Increased risk of cancer
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.021 mg/L (1993-12-31).
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 2.
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 Gallitzin Boro Water Authority (PA4110011) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gallitzin Boro Water Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Gallitzin Boro Water Authority serve?
Gallitzin Boro Water Authority serves approximately 3,130 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Gallitzin Boro Water Authority get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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