Historical Compliance Records PA

Conemaugh Twp Muni Authority

EPA ID: PA4560048 ยท 7,800 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Conemaugh Twp Muni Authority (PA4560048): 88 EPA violations in the last five years. Water monitoring history for Conemaugh Twp Muni Authority includes 88 violations, each addressed and closed - the system holds no active EPA enforcement today for its 7,800 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 67
Avg Safety Score
7,800
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
88
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0044 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
64
Contaminants Flagged
$145K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$65,481
Median Household Income
41,414
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
56th
Poverty Percentile
76th
Energy Burden Percentile
83%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Conemaugh Twp Muni Authority serves a community with a median household income of $65,481 and an estimated 41,414 residents across its service area. Approximately 83% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Conemaugh Twp 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
38th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

87 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 95% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Conemaugh Twp Muni Authority compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.014 ppt, PFOS: 0.018 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

B 14 violations
C 63 violations
5 violations
Veolia Water Bethel
7,809 people
1 violation
C 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $960
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $240
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,100 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Conemaugh Twp Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA4560048) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 7,800 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 3 of 5 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 88 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 88 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
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Cadmium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Chromium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Nickel Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Nitrite Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 1036 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Lead 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 Report Rule Reporting Failure 8 No
E. coli Microbiological 7 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 6 No
Lead Inorganic 2 No
Copper Inorganic 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Cadmium Inorganic 1 No
Chromium Inorganic 1 No
Fluoride Inorganic 1 No
Nickel Inorganic 1 No
Nitrite Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1036 Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0044 mg/L No 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Conemaugh Twp Muni Authority (PA4560048) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conemaugh Twp Muni Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Conemaugh Twp Muni Authority; its 88 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Conemaugh Twp Muni Authority serve?

Conemaugh Twp Muni Authority serves approximately 7,800 people across 5 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Conemaugh Twp Muni Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
464
Detections
2
Latest sample
4/18/2023
Highest analyte
PFBA: 13.2 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 13.2 ppt โ€” โ€”

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Conemaugh Twp Muni Authority safe to drink?
Conemaugh Twp Muni Authority has a C safety grade based on 88 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Conemaugh Twp Muni Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Contaminant 2015, Chlorodibromomethane. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Conemaugh Twp Muni Authority serve?
Conemaugh Twp Muni Authority serves approximately 7,800 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Conemaugh Twp Muni Authority's water source?
Conemaugh Twp Muni Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Conemaugh Twp Muni Authority's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0044 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Conemaugh Twp Muni Authority's service area?
The Conemaugh Twp Muni Authority service area has a median household income of $65,481. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Conemaugh Twp Muni Authority get its water?
Conemaugh Twp 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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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