Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa
EPA ID: PA5040006 · 15,685 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa (PA5040006): 2 past health-based violations, since resolved. Dating back across the full five-year EPA tracking window, Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa encountered 30 violations, each subsequently remedied and closed - today the utility meets all federal drinking water requirements for the 15,685 residents in its service area and holds no open enforcement actions.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa serves a community with a median household income of $73,462 and an estimated 46,847 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Mercury at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Cadmium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Contaminant 2110 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Selenium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.05 mg/L. Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Mercury was detected in this water system. activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
Find a certified water filter →Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa (EPA ID: PA5040006) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 15,685 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (52/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 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
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 20, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 19, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 19, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2032 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Combined Radium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Radium-226 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Radium-228 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2041 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2110 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Barium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Cadmium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Chromium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Fluoride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Selenium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Nickel | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Nitrite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 6 | Yes |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Barium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Cadmium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Chromium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Fluoride | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Selenium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Nickel | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Nitrite | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1036 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Copper | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1045 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Mercury | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1075 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0335 mg/L | Yes | 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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 Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa (PA5040006) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa; its 30 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa serve?
Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa serves approximately 15,685 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa (PA): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa5040006/
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-pa5040006,
author = {{ZipCheckup}},
title = {{Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa (PA): 2 Health Violations}},
year = {n.d.},
url = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa5040006/}
}
What You Can Do
Test your water
Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter →
Check your specific ZIP code
Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report →
Contact your utility
Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa (EPA ID: PA5040006) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.