Dean Twp Water System
EPA ID: PA4110042 ยท 216 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Dean Twp Water System (PA4110042): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Dean Twp Water System's EPA record lists 39 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 216 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Dean Twp Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Dean Twp Water System have a median household income of $55,504 and about 33,426 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 89% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 38% 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.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Dean Twp Water System'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.
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
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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
Dean Twp Water System (EPA ID: PA4110042) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 216 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 16601 in Altoona.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2026 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2026 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| May 11, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Endrin | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | BHC-GAMMA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Methoxychlor | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Toxaphene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Dalapon | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Diquat | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Endothall | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Glyphosate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | OXAMYL | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Simazine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Picloram | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Dinoseb | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 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 | 4 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Endrin | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| BHC-GAMMA | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Methoxychlor | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Toxaphene | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Dalapon | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Diquat | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Endothall | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Glyphosate | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| OXAMYL | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Simazine | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.001 mg/L (1996-12-31).
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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.
- 16601 - Altoona
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Dean Twp Water System (PA4110042) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dean Twp Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Dean Twp Water System; its 39 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Dean Twp Water System serve?
Dean Twp Water System serves approximately 216 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does Dean Twp Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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