Monitoring Violations PA

Wood Broad Top Wells Jmun Authority

EPA ID: PA4310032 · 800 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Within the five-year EPA monitoring span, Wood Broad Top Wells Jmun Authority accumulated 14 violations — every finding has been resolved and the utility operates in full compliance today, supplying water to approximately 800 people without any active enforcement proceedings.

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

D · 51
Avg Safety Score
800
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
14
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
9
Contaminants Flagged
$120K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Wood Broad Top Wells Jmun Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$62,387
Median Household Income
897
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wood Broad Top Wells Jmun Authority serves a community with a median household income of $62,387 and an estimated 897 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% 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?

Surface Water

Wood Broad Top Wells Jmun 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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
25th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Huntingdon 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

87 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 89% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Wood Broad Top Wells Jmun Authority compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Chlorite 1 mg/L (100% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 1 mg/L
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 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 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 4 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

E. coli at 2 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

WOOD BROAD TOP WELLS JMUN AUTH (EPA ID: PA4310032) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 800 people from surface water sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: D (51/100)

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

Violation History

14 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
December 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
December 1, 2023 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Resolved
January 11, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Chlorite Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 4 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
E. coli Microbiological 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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 Wood Broad Top Wells Jmun Authority (PA4310032) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wood Broad Top Wells Jmun Authority water safe to drink?

Wood Broad Top Wells Jmun Authority has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Wood Broad Top Wells Jmun Authority serve?

Wood Broad Top Wells Jmun Authority serves approximately 800 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Wood Broad Top Wells Jmun 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
292
Unknown Material
4
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
Population served: 800
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 Wood Broad Top Wells Jmun Authority safe to drink?
Wood Broad Top Wells Jmun Authority has a D safety grade based on 14 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Wood Broad Top Wells Jmun Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Revised Total Coliform Rule, E. coli. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Wood Broad Top Wells Jmun Authority serve?
Wood Broad Top Wells Jmun Authority serves approximately 800 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Wood Broad Top Wells Jmun Authority's water source?
Wood Broad Top Wells Jmun Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Wood Broad Top Wells Jmun Authority's service area?
The Wood Broad Top Wells Jmun Authority service area has a median household income of $62,387. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Wood Broad Top Wells Jmun Authority get its water?
Wood Broad Top Wells Jmun 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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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