Current Noncompliance PA

City of Lock Haven Water Department

EPA ID: PA4180048 ยท 10,000 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Lock Haven Water Department (PA4180048): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Federal data shows 1 unresolved violation at City of Lock Haven Water Department - roughly 10,000 residents in the service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

10,000
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
20
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
8
Contaminants Flagged
$202K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Lock Haven Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,211
Median Household Income
28,393
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Lock Haven Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $65,211 and an estimated 28,393 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Lock Haven Water Department'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Lock Haven Water Department compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 7 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 7 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Uranium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.03 mg/L
Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Uranium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.03 mg/L. Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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D 44 violations
C 21 violations
24 violations
C 2 violations
Paw Crystal Lake
9,773 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,350
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $225
Total Estimated Cost $2,775

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,775 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

City of Lock Haven Water Department (EPA ID: PA4180048) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 10,000 people from surface water sources.

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

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 14 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2026 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
June 11, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Uranium Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 7 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 7 No
Uranium Radionuclides 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
E. coli Microbiological 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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 City of Lock Haven Water Department (PA4180048) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Lock Haven Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does City of Lock Haven Water Department serve?

City of Lock Haven Water Department serves approximately 10,000 people across 4 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does City of Lock Haven Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
116

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of Lock Haven Water Department's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Uranium, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 City of Lock Haven Water Department serve?
City of Lock Haven Water Department serves approximately 10,000 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is City of Lock Haven Water Department's water source?
City of Lock Haven Water Department draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Lock Haven Water Department's service area?
The City of Lock Haven Water Department service area has a median household income of $65,211. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Lock Haven Water Department get its water?
City of Lock Haven Water Department'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Lock Haven Water Department (PA): 20 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa4180048/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

City of Lock Haven Water Department (EPA ID: PA4180048) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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