Marion Twp Water Sys
EPA ID: PA5040087 · 700 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Marion Twp Water Sys (PA5040087): 6 EPA violations in the last five years. Marion Twp Water Sys carries 6 resolved violations in the five-year EPA record - each has been formally closed, and the supplier, which serves approximately 700 people, now meets all applicable federal drinking water standards with no open enforcement activity remaining.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Marion Twp Water Sys Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Marion Twp Water Sys serves a community with a median household income of $87,366 and an estimated 18,614 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Marion Twp Water Sys'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Marion Twp Water Sys compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 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.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Marion Twp Water Sys (EPA ID: PA5040087) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 700 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2022 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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 Marion Twp Water Sys (PA5040087) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marion Twp Water Sys water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Marion Twp Water Sys; its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Marion Twp Water Sys serve?
Marion Twp Water Sys serves approximately 700 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Marion Twp Water Sys get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Marion Twp Water Sys (PA): 6 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa5040087/
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