Water System Report PA

Gregg Township Water Authority

EPA ID: PA4140107 · 670 people served · 1 ZIP code

Gregg Township Water Authority's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 670 residents year after year.

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

670
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$273K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 3 (2021) to 3 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Gregg Township Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,645
Median Household Income
3,692
Service Area Population
6%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Gregg Township Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $67,645 and an estimated 3,692 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Gregg Township 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
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.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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C 52 violations
0 violations
0 violations
0 violations
D 12 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

Gregg Township Water Authority (EPA ID: PA4140107) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 670 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 16875 in Spring Mills.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Gregg Township Water Authority (PA4140107) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gregg Township Water Authority water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Gregg Township Water Authority serve?

Gregg Township Water Authority serves approximately 670 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Gregg Township Water Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
171
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: 670
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?
Gregg Township Water Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Gregg Township Water Authority serve?
Gregg Township Water Authority serves approximately 670 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Gregg Township Water Authority's water source?
Gregg Township Water Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Gregg Township Water Authority's service area?
The Gregg Township Water Authority service area has a median household income of $67,645. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Gregg Township Water Authority get its water?
Gregg Township 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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