Water System Report PA

Pa-american Water- Uniontown

EPA ID: PA5260020 ยท 23,125 people served ยท 14 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pa-american Water- Uniontown (PA5260020): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Pa-american Water- Uniontown sits well above the baseline - five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 23,125 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 78
Avg Safety Score
23,125
People Served
14
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$115K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pa-american Water- Uniontown Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$54,777
Median Household Income
52,586
Service Area Population
64%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pa-american Water- Uniontown serves a community with a median household income of $54,777 and an estimated 52,586 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 64% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Pa-american Water- Uniontown'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

76 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 89% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

B 21 violations
C 0 violations
F 28 violations
C 0 violations
D 4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $993
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,393

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

Pa-american Water- Uniontown (EPA ID: PA5260020) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 23,125 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 14 ZIP codes across 14 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (78/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 4 of 14 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 accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 mg/L No N/A

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 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Pa-american Water- Uniontown (PA5260020) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pa-american Water- Uniontown water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Pa-american Water- Uniontown in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Pa-american Water- Uniontown serve?

Pa-american Water- Uniontown serves approximately 23,125 people across 14 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Pa-american Water- Uniontown 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.

Samples collected
232

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Pa-american Water- Uniontown safe to drink?
Pa-american Water- Uniontown earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Pa-american Water- Uniontown meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Pa-american Water- Uniontown serve?
Pa-american Water- Uniontown serves approximately 23,125 people with drinking water across 14 ZIP codes.
What is Pa-american Water- Uniontown's water source?
Pa-american Water- Uniontown draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Pa-american Water- Uniontown's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Pa-american Water- Uniontown's service area?
The Pa-american Water- Uniontown service area has a median household income of $54,777. EPA EJScreen data classifies 64% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Pa-american Water- Uniontown get its water?
Pa-american Water- Uniontown'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Pa-american Water- Uniontown, PA: Serves 23K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa5260020/
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