Muni Authority of Washington Twp
EPA ID: PA5260009 · 9,100 people served · 11 ZIP codes
Per EPA records, Muni Authority of Washington Twp: 21 unresolved violations, 9,100 people in service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 38 (2022) to 7 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Muni Authority of Washington Twp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Muni Authority of Washington Twp serves a community with a median household income of $61,903 and an estimated 35,650 residents across its service area. Approximately 85% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 37% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Muni Authority of Washington Twp'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.
About 1% of homes in Fayette County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Muni Authority of Washington Twp compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
E. coli at 15 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 15 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2306 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
E. coli was detected in this water system. UV disinfection (99.99%) 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
Muni Authority of Washington Twp (EPA ID: PA5260009) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 9,100 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 11 ZIP codes across 11 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (71/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2306 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 1, 2023 | E. coli | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| December 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| November 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| November 1, 2023 | E. coli | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Gross Alpha | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2023 | E. coli | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 1, 2023 | E. coli | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | Microbiological | 15 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 15 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 3 | Yes |
| Contaminant 2306 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2959 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15012 | 0.0027 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 8 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 15012 — Belle Vernon
- 15033 — Donora
- 15072 — Pricedale
- 15083 — Sutersville
- 15087 — Webster
- 15089 — West Newton
- 15438 — Fayette City
- 15448 — Jacobs Creek
- 15473 — Perryopolis
- 15479 — Smithton
- 15492 — Wickhaven
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Muni Authority of Washington Twp (PA5260009) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Muni Authority of Washington Twp water safe to drink?
Muni Authority of Washington Twp has recorded 2 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Muni Authority of Washington Twp serve?
Muni Authority of Washington Twp serves approximately 9,100 people across 11 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Muni Authority of Washington Twp get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
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 →
PFAS Substances Detected in This System
This water system's Consumer Confidence Report disclosed the following PFAS compounds. Levels are from the utility's most recent reporting cycle.
In April 2024, EPA finalized the first National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six PFAS. Public water systems have until 2029 to comply. EPA — PFAS regulation overview →
Source: Consumer Confidence Report disclosed by Muni Authority of Washington Twp.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. PFAS detection data is sourced from public Consumer Confidence Reports filed by the utility itself.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
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