Current Noncompliance PA

Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut

EPA ID: PA5030043 ยท 8,000 people served ยท 9 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut (PA5030043): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut shows 1 open EPA violation in current federal records for approximately 8,000 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 56
Avg Safety Score
8,000
People Served
9
ZIP Codes Served
7
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00067 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
6
Contaminants Flagged
$167K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$70,949
Median Household Income
44,344
Service Area Population
32%
Disadvantaged Population
53th
Poverty Percentile
66th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut serves a community with a median household income of $70,949 and an estimated 44,344 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 32% 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

Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut'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
48th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
38th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 86% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut compares to EPA limits

Chlorite 1 mg/L (100% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 1 mg/L
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children

What This Means For You

Fecal Coliform at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

E. coli at 1 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection 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†’

Chlorite was detected in this water system. ferrous sulfate reduction filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

25 violations
D 4 violations
Millersville Univ
7,950 people
5 violations
F 3 violations
D 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Lead Pipe Replacement Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,467
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Lead Pipe Replacement $920
Water Filtration $167
PFAS Treatment $56
Total Estimated Cost $3,809

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,809 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut (EPA ID: PA5030043) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 8,000 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 9 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (56/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 9 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

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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, 2023 Chlorite Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 11, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2022 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2021 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2021 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 2 No
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
E. coli Microbiological 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00067 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 1 (High Risk)

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

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut (PA5030043) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut serve?

Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut serves approximately 8,000 people across 9 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

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 Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut safe to drink?
Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut has a C safety grade based on 7 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut's water?
Detected contaminants include Fecal Coliform, Chlorite, Lead and Copper Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut serve?
Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut serves approximately 8,000 people with drinking water across 9 ZIP codes.
What is Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut's water source?
Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00067 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut's service area?
The Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut service area has a median household income of $70,949. EPA EJScreen data classifies 32% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut get its water?
Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut'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.

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

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Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut (EPA ID: PA5030043) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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