Water System Report PA

Somerset Twp M a Friedens

EPA ID: PA4560057 · 1,374 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Five clean years on EPA record — Somerset Twp M a Friedens, 1,374 residents served.

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

1,374
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Somerset Twp M a Friedens Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$55,797
Median Household Income
18,575
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Somerset Twp M a Friedens serves a community with a median household income of $55,797 and an estimated 18,575 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?

Surface Water

Somerset Twp M a Friedens'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Somerset County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 83% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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.

System Overview

Somerset Twp M a Friedens (EPA ID: PA4560057) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,374 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Somerset Twp M a Friedens (PA4560057) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Somerset Twp M a Friedens water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Somerset Twp M a Friedens has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Somerset Twp M a Friedens serve?

Somerset Twp M a Friedens serves approximately 1,374 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Somerset Twp M a Friedens 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
392
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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 2019-06-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 1,374
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

Should I use a water filter?
Somerset Twp M a Friedens meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Somerset Twp M a Friedens serve?
Somerset Twp M a Friedens serves approximately 1,374 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Somerset Twp M a Friedens's water source?
Somerset Twp M a Friedens draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Somerset Twp M a Friedens's service area?
The Somerset Twp M a Friedens service area has a median household income of $55,797. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Somerset Twp M a Friedens get its water?
Somerset Twp M a Friedens'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.
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