Marion Twp Water Sys
EPA ID: PA5040087 · 700 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Marion Twp Water Sys (PA5040087): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. Marion Twp Water Sys has 6 EPA violations on record, all marked resolved in the federal data; the utility serves 700 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Marion Twp Water Sys Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Marion Twp Water Sys have a median household income of $87,366 and about 18,614 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). 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
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. 8 detections recorded.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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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 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2022 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.016 mg/L (2000-12-31).
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 available EPA compliance records 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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