Upper Halfmoon Water
EPA ID: PA4140109 · 1,500 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Despite the 9 historical violations in its record, Upper Halfmoon Water has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 1,500 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2021) to 1 (2022). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Upper Halfmoon Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Upper Halfmoon Water serves a community with a median household income of $98,798 and an estimated 8,891 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Upper Halfmoon Water'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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Upper Halfmoon Water compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 0700 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Contaminant 2063 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2326 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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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
Upper Halfmoon Water (EPA ID: PA4140109) 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 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (58/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 | Combined Radium | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2326 | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2063 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2326 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | 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 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Upper Halfmoon Water (PA4140109) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Upper Halfmoon Water water safe to drink?
Upper Halfmoon Water has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Upper Halfmoon Water serve?
Upper Halfmoon Water serves approximately 1,500 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Upper Halfmoon Water 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:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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