Harmar Twp Muni Authority
EPA ID: PA5020009 · 3,200 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Harmar Twp Muni Authority (PA5020009): 2 violations on record since 2021. Every entry among the 2 violations in EPA records for Harmar Twp Muni Authority has a resolved status in the data; this utility delivers water to about 3,200 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Harmar Twp Muni Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Harmar Twp Muni Authority have a median household income of $105,265 and about 22,192 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Harmar Twp Muni Authority'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Harmar Twp Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA5020009) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 3,200 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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, 2022 | Bromate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Combined Uranium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromate | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Combined Uranium | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.003 mg/L (1996-12-31).
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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Harmar Twp Muni Authority (PA5020009) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harmar Twp Muni Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Harmar Twp Muni Authority; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Harmar Twp Muni Authority serve?
Harmar Twp Muni Authority serves approximately 3,200 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Harmar Twp Muni Authority get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Harmar Twp Muni Authority (PA): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa5020009/
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