Health Violations Found PA 3 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Glendale Valley Municipal Authority

EPA ID: PA4110060 · 3,200 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Glendale Valley Municipal Authority's record shows 7 remedied violations — all cleared, currently compliant, 3,200 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

C · 68
Avg Safety Score
3,200
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
7
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
2
Contaminants Flagged
$118K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 8 (2023). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Glendale Valley Municipal Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$56,724
Median Household Income
7,979
Service Area Population
47%
Disadvantaged Population
55th
Poverty Percentile
75th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Glendale Valley Municipal Authority serves a community with a median household income of $56,724 and an estimated 7,979 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 47% 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?

Groundwater

Glendale Valley Municipal 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
25th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 78% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Glendale Valley Municipal Authority compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

D 3 violations
F 10 violations
Pawc Manwalamink
3,200 people
0 violations
0 violations
D 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $600
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,950

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 $1,950 (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

GLENDALE VALLEY MUNICIPAL AUTH (EPA ID: PA4110060) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 3,200 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: C (68/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

3 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. All violations have been resolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 26, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
September 25, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 16, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Resolved
August 16, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 15, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Resolved
August 15, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 5 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate 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 Filter

Free 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Glendale Valley Municipal Authority (PA4110060) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glendale Valley Municipal Authority water safe to drink?

Glendale Valley Municipal Authority has recorded 3 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Glendale Valley Municipal Authority serve?

Glendale Valley Municipal Authority serves approximately 3,200 people across 4 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Glendale Valley Municipal 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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

Understand PFAS health context and filtration →

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
1,138
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 1996-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,200
Reported to Pennsylvania

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Glendale Valley Municipal Authority safe to drink?
Glendale Valley Municipal Authority has a C safety grade based on 7 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Glendale Valley Municipal Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Glendale Valley Municipal Authority serve?
Glendale Valley Municipal Authority serves approximately 3,200 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Glendale Valley Municipal Authority's water source?
Glendale Valley Municipal Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Glendale Valley Municipal Authority's service area?
The Glendale Valley Municipal Authority service area has a median household income of $56,724. EPA EJScreen data classifies 47% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Glendale Valley Municipal Authority get its water?
Glendale Valley Municipal 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.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Glendale Valley Municipal Authority (EPA ID: PA4110060) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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