Jefferson Twp Water and Sewer
EPA ID: PA4560018 · 350 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Jefferson Twp Water and Sewer (PA4560018): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. 4 violations on file at Jefferson Twp Water and Sewer, none open; 350 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Jefferson Twp Water and Sewer Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Jefferson Twp Water and Sewer have a median household income of $55,797 and about 16,447 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 43% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Jefferson Twp Water and Sewer's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Jefferson Twp Water and Sewer (EPA ID: PA4560018) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 350 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 15501 in Somerset.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0658 mg/L | Yes | 2025-09-30 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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.
- 15501 - Somerset
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Jefferson Twp Water and Sewer (PA4560018) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jefferson Twp Water and Sewer water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Jefferson Twp Water and Sewer; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Jefferson Twp Water and Sewer serve?
Jefferson Twp Water and Sewer serves approximately 350 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does Jefferson Twp Water and Sewer get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
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