Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority
EPA ID: PA4410156 · 6,600 people served · 7 ZIP codes
Federal compliance records for Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority list 21 open violations that have not yet been resolved — the utility serves approximately 6,600 people, and each outstanding finding remains logged and active in the EPA enforcement database.
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 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority serves a community with a median household income of $70,514 and an estimated 49,332 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 32% 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?
Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat 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.
About 1% of homes in Lycoming 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 73th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Benzene at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Selenium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.05 mg/L. Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage. Consider reverse osmosis 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.
Chlorite at 12 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L. Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children. Consider ferrous sulfate reduction filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
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
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
JERSEY SHORE AREA JNT WAT AUTH (EPA ID: PA4410156) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 6,600 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: D (42/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Total Organic Carbon | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Radium-228 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Total Organic Carbon | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2959 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 12 | No |
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 7 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 6 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 5 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 5 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 5 | Yes |
| Contaminant 2959 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Barium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Selenium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Copper | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2036 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Benzene | Organic | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17740 | 0.00101 mg/L | No | N/A |
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: 6 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 17702 — Williamsport
- 17720 — Antes Fort
- 17721 — Avis
- 17728 — Cogan Station
- 17740 — Jersey Shore
- 17744 — Linden
- 17745 — Lock Haven
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority (PA4410156) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority water safe to drink?
Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority serve?
Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority serves approximately 6,600 people across 7 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority 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.
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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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.
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What You Can Do
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