Water System Report PA

Kittanning Plumcreek Watr Authority

EPA ID: PA5030013 · 600 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Kittanning Plumcreek Watr Authority — the supplier serving 600 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

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

600
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$143K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Kittanning Plumcreek Watr Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,256
Median Household Income
24,728
Service Area Population
37%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Kittanning Plumcreek Watr Authority serves a community with a median household income of $66,256 and an estimated 24,728 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 37% 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?

Groundwater

Kittanning Plumcreek Watr 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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Armstrong 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

65 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
4 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 94% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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D 0 violations
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C 2 violations
Lil Wolf Mhp
600 people
D 9 violations
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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.

System Overview

Kittanning Plumcreek Watr Authority (EPA ID: PA5030013) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 600 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Kittanning Plumcreek Watr Authority (PA5030013) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kittanning Plumcreek Watr Authority water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Kittanning Plumcreek Watr Authority has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Kittanning Plumcreek Watr Authority serve?

Kittanning Plumcreek Watr Authority serves approximately 600 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Kittanning Plumcreek Watr Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
248
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
Population served: 600
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?
Kittanning Plumcreek Watr Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Kittanning Plumcreek Watr Authority serve?
Kittanning Plumcreek Watr Authority serves approximately 600 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Kittanning Plumcreek Watr Authority's water source?
Kittanning Plumcreek Watr Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Kittanning Plumcreek Watr Authority's service area?
The Kittanning Plumcreek Watr Authority service area has a median household income of $66,256. EPA EJScreen data classifies 37% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Kittanning Plumcreek Watr Authority get its water?
Kittanning Plumcreek Watr 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.
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