Water System Report PA

Haines Woodward Municipal Authority

EPA ID: PA4140094 · 140 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Water monitoring for Haines Woodward Municipal Authority: clean, five years, 140 residents.

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

D · 45
Avg Safety Score
140
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$265K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Haines Woodward Municipal Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$64,844
Median Household Income
646
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
35th
Poverty Percentile
55th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Haines Woodward Municipal Authority serves a community with a median household income of $64,844 and an estimated 646 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Haines Woodward 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
35th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
55th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Centre 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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Lead Pipe Replacement $2,100
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $4,500

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

Haines Woodward Municipal Authority (EPA ID: PA4140094) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 140 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (45/100)

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

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.

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.

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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 Haines Woodward Municipal Authority (PA4140094) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haines Woodward Municipal Authority water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Haines Woodward Municipal Authority has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Haines Woodward Municipal Authority serve?

Haines Woodward Municipal Authority serves approximately 140 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Haines Woodward Municipal Authority 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
68
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 2016-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 140
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 Haines Woodward Municipal Authority safe to drink?
Haines Woodward Municipal Authority has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Haines Woodward Municipal Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Haines Woodward Municipal Authority serve?
Haines Woodward Municipal Authority serves approximately 140 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Haines Woodward Municipal Authority's water source?
Haines Woodward Municipal Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Haines Woodward Municipal Authority's service area?
The Haines Woodward Municipal Authority service area has a median household income of $64,844. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Haines Woodward Municipal Authority get its water?
Haines Woodward 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.

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3

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