Monitoring Violations PA

Spring Twp Municipal Authority

EPA ID: PA4550011 · 805 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Five years tracked: Spring Twp Municipal Authority had 6 violations, all cleared, 805 served.

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

C · 55
Avg Safety Score
805
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
3
Contaminants Flagged
$163K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Spring Twp Municipal Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$59,139
Median Household Income
6,415
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Spring Twp Municipal Authority serves a community with a median household income of $59,139 and an estimated 6,415 residents across its service area. 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?

Surface Water

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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Snyder County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 78% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Spring Twp Municipal Authority compares to EPA limits

Chlorite 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 1 mg/L
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children

What This Means For You

Chlorite at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L. Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children. Consider ferrous sulfate reduction filtration.

Contaminant 0700 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Chlorite was detected in this water system. ferrous sulfate reduction filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

C 2 violations
0 violations
D 14 violations
C 2 violations
Hickory Hills Mhc
800 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $800
Total Estimated Cost $2,000

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.

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 $2,000 (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

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 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (55/100)

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

Violation History

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

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2024 Chlorite Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Chlorite Monitoring Resolved
January 11, 2024 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
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 2 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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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Spring Twp Municipal Authority (PA4550011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spring Twp Municipal Authority water safe to drink?

Spring Twp Municipal Authority has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Spring Twp Municipal Authority serve?

Spring Twp Municipal Authority serves approximately 805 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Spring Twp Municipal 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
2
Galvanized — Replacement Required
75
Unknown Material
218
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2004-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 805
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 Spring Twp Municipal Authority safe to drink?
Spring Twp Municipal Authority has a C safety grade based on 6 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Spring Twp Municipal Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Chlorite, Contaminant 0700, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Spring Twp Municipal Authority serve?
Spring Twp Municipal Authority serves approximately 805 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Spring Twp Municipal Authority's water source?
Spring Twp Municipal Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Spring Twp Municipal Authority's service area?
The Spring Twp Municipal Authority service area has a median household income of $59,139. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Spring Twp Municipal Authority get its water?
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. 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

Contact your utility

Spring Twp Municipal Authority (EPA ID: PA4550011) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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