Water System Report PA

Allensville Muni Authority

EPA ID: PA4440008 · 480 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Allensville Muni Authority has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 480 residents.

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

480
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$182K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,157
Median Household Income
505
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Allensville Muni Authority serves a community with a median household income of $71,157 and an estimated 505 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% 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?

Surface Water

Allensville Muni 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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Mifflin 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 98% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $2,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $4,000

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

Allensville Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA4440008) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 480 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 17002 in Allensville.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 Allensville Muni Authority (PA4440008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allensville Muni Authority water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Allensville Muni Authority has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Allensville Muni Authority serve?

Allensville Muni Authority serves approximately 480 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Allensville Muni 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
157
Unknown Material
0
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
Latest tap sample on 1996-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 480
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

Should I use a water filter?
Allensville 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 Allensville Muni Authority serve?
Allensville Muni Authority serves approximately 480 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Allensville Muni Authority's water source?
Allensville Muni Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Allensville Muni Authority's service area?
The Allensville Muni Authority service area has a median household income of $71,157. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Allensville Muni Authority get its water?
Allensville Muni 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.
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