Water System Report PA

Federal Corr Institute Loretto

EPA ID: PA4110067 · 1,500 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Over five tracked years, Federal Corr Institute Loretto has stayed completely violation-free for its 1,500 residents.

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

1,500
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 2 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Federal Corr Institute Loretto Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,034
Median Household Income
4,771
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Federal Corr Institute Loretto serves a community with a median household income of $65,034 and an estimated 4,771 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 43% 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

Federal Corr Institute Loretto'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Cambria 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

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 80% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

C 3 violations
D 43 violations
Sykesville Borough
1,500 people
C 12 violations
D 11 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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

Federal Corr Institute Loretto (EPA ID: PA4110067) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,500 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

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

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Federal Corr Institute Loretto (PA4110067) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Federal Corr Institute Loretto water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Federal Corr Institute Loretto has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Federal Corr Institute Loretto serve?

Federal Corr Institute Loretto serves approximately 1,500 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Federal Corr Institute Loretto get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
1
Unknown Material
8
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 1996-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,500
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

Should I use a water filter?
Federal Corr Institute Loretto meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Federal Corr Institute Loretto serve?
Federal Corr Institute Loretto serves approximately 1,500 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Federal Corr Institute Loretto's water source?
Federal Corr Institute Loretto draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Federal Corr Institute Loretto's service area?
The Federal Corr Institute Loretto service area has a median household income of $65,034. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Federal Corr Institute Loretto get its water?
Federal Corr Institute Loretto'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.
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