Jefferson Twp Water and Sewer
EPA ID: PA4560018 · 350 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Jefferson Twp Water and Sewer (PA4560018): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. While 4 violations did appear in Jefferson Twp Water and Sewer's five-year monitoring record, none remain unresolved - the utility has returned to full compliance and continues to serve approximately 350 residents under all current EPA drinking water standards.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Jefferson Twp Water and Sewer Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Jefferson Twp Water and Sewer serves a community with a median household income of $55,797 and an estimated 16,447 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 43% 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?
Jefferson Twp Water and Sewer's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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
Detected Contaminants
How Jefferson Twp Water and Sewer compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) 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.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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
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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 Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.06575 mg/L | Yes | N/A |
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 the full compliance record 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Jefferson Twp Water and Sewer (PA): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa4560018/
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