Historical Compliance Records PA 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

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

D · 52
Avg Safety Score
15,685
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
30
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0335 mg/L
Max Lead Level - Exceeds Limit
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
24
Contaminants Flagged
$199K
Median Home Value in Service Area

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

$73,462
Median Household Income
46,847
Service Area Population
24%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

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?

Groundwater

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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

65 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 96% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa compares to EPA limits

Mercury 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment
Cadmium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen
Contaminant 2110 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen)
Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Selenium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.05 mg/L
Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage

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).

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.
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Mercury was detected in this water system. activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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C 3 violations
D 47 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $367
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $2,867

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Lead Exposure - Child Lifetime Cost $10,000

Per affected child (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,445
10 years
$20,890
20 years
$41,780

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,867 (one-time) vs. $20,890 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

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 30 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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
Lead exceeds EPA action level in at least one sampling location. Consider using a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or NSF/ANSI 58 filter rated for lead removal.

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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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.

Samples collected
58
Detections
1
Latest sample
8/5/2025
Highest analyte
PFBA: 5.7 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 5.7 ppt

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 →

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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

Is water from Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa safe to drink?
Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa has a D safety grade based on 30 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa's water?
Detected contaminants include Mercury, Cadmium, Contaminant 2110, Lead. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa serve?
Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa serves approximately 15,685 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa's water source?
Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0335 mg/L. This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa's service area?
The Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa service area has a median household income of $73,462. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa get its water?
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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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