Historical Compliance Records PA

Harmar Twp Muni Authority

EPA ID: PA5020009 ยท 3,200 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Harmar Twp Muni Authority (PA5020009): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Although 2 violations appeared on Harmar Twp Muni Authority's record, all have been remedied - currently compliant, 3,200 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,200
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$335K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$105,265
Median Household Income
22,192
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Harmar Twp Muni Authority serves a community with a median household income of $105,265 and an estimated 22,192 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Harmar Twp Muni Authority'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Harmar Twp Muni Authority compares to EPA limits

Combined Radium 1 pCi/L (20% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 5 pCi/L

What This Means For You

Contaminant 1011 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,550

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,550 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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 Contaminant 1011 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 1011 Other Violation 1 No
Combined Radium Radionuclides 1 No

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

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 the full compliance record 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

What contaminants are in Harmar Twp Muni Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 1011, Combined Radium. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Harmar Twp Muni Authority serve?
Harmar Twp Muni Authority serves approximately 3,200 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Harmar Twp Muni Authority's water source?
Harmar Twp Muni Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Harmar Twp Muni Authority's service area?
The Harmar Twp Muni Authority service area has a median household income of $105,265. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Harmar Twp Muni Authority get its water?
Harmar Twp Muni Authority'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Harmar Twp Muni Authority (PA): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa5020009/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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