Spring Twp Municipal Authority
EPA ID: PA4550011 · 805 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Spring Twp Municipal Authority (PA4550011): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. Per the federal file, all 7 violations logged for Spring Twp Municipal Authority carry a resolved status, and around 805 people get water from this system.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Spring Twp Municipal Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Spring Twp Municipal Authority have a median household income of $59,139 and about 6,415 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Spring Twp Municipal 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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Spring Twp Municipal Authority (EPA ID: PA4550011) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 805 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2026 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2024 | CARBON, TOTAL | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | CARBON, TOTAL | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | CARBON, TOTAL | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2022 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARBON, TOTAL | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.018 mg/L (2004-12-31).
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
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 available EPA compliance records for Spring Twp Municipal Authority (PA4550011) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spring Twp Municipal Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Spring Twp Municipal Authority; its 7 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Spring Twp Municipal Authority serve?
Spring Twp Municipal Authority serves approximately 805 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Spring Twp Municipal Authority get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Spring Twp Municipal Authority (PA): 7 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa4550011/
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