Water System Report PA

Walker Twp Muni Authority

EPA ID: PA4310038 · 1,450 people served · 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Walker Twp Muni Authority (PA4310038): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Walker Twp Muni Authority has supplied tap water to 1,450 residents with no violations of any type on record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,450
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$199K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Walker Twp Muni Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,386
Median Household Income
17,956
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Walker Twp Muni Authority serves a community with a median household income of $67,386 and an estimated 17,956 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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?

Groundwater

Walker Twp Muni 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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,433
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,633

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

Walker Twp Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA4310038) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,450 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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 Walker Twp Muni Authority (PA4310038) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walker Twp Muni Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Walker Twp Muni Authority in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Walker Twp Muni Authority serve?

Walker Twp Muni Authority serves approximately 1,450 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Walker Twp Muni Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Walker Twp Muni Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Walker Twp Muni Authority serve?
Walker Twp Muni Authority serves approximately 1,450 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Walker Twp Muni Authority's water source?
Walker Twp Muni Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Walker Twp Muni Authority's service area?
The Walker Twp Muni Authority service area has a median household income of $67,386. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Walker Twp Muni Authority get its water?
Walker Twp Muni 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Walker Twp Muni Authority Water Quality Report, PA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa4310038/
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