Historical Compliance Records PA 2 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa

EPA ID: PA5040006 ยท 15,685 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa (PA5040006): 2 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa's EPA record lists 30 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 15,685 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D ยท 52
Avg Safety Score
15,685
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
30
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0335 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-06-30) - Above EPA Action Level
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
24
Contaminants Flagged
$199K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: D

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$73,462
Median Household Income
46,847
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
24%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa have a median household income of $73,462 and about 46,847 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 78% 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

Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 96% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 4 detections recorded. 1 detection is above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state drinking-water standard (enforceable)); check current state rules: PFOA: 14 ppt, PFOS: 18 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

4 violations
C 3 violations
D 47 violations
D 13 violations
16 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Lead Pipe Replacement $4,680
Water Filtration $500
PFAS Treatment $367
Total Estimated Cost $5,547

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Lead Exposure - Child Lifetime Cost $10,000

Per affected child (estimate)

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 $5,547 (one-time) vs. $20,890 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are 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 Revised Total Coliform Rule Health-based Resolved
October 20, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 19, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Health-based Resolved
October 19, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Diquat Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Combined Uranium 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 Dinoseb Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 2,4,5-TP Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Arsenic 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 CYANIDE Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Mercury Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Revised Total Coliform Rule Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 6 Yes
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 2 No
Arsenic Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Arsenic Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Barium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Cadmium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
CYANIDE Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Chromium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Mercury Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Chromium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Copper Inorganic 1 No
CYANIDE Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Mercury Inorganic 1 No
Beryllium, Total 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 2024-06-30
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

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records 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; the table compares each one with the EPA MCL where one exists (April 2024 rule, compliance required from 2029) and with this state's enforceable standard where one exists.

Samples collected
58
Detections
1
Latest sample
8/5/2025
Highest analyte
PFBA: 5.7 ppt
Analyte Max detected EPA MCL (compliance required from 2029) Status
PFBA 5.7 ppt No federal MCL โ€”

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

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 30 recorded violations since 2021. The D shown is a ZIP-area score, not a grade for this utility; see the violation table for what was violated.
Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 30 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
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 most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0335 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-06-30). 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 the ZIP codes associated with Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa have a median household income of $73,462 (Census ZIP-code estimate). 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa (PA): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa5040006/
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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

Check your specific ZIP code

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

3

Contact your utility

Mun Water Authority of Aliquippa (EPA ID: PA5040006) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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