Current Health-Based Noncompliance PA 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Albert Gallatin Muni Authority

EPA ID: PA5260027 ยท 2,695 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Albert Gallatin Muni Authority (PA5260027): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Albert Gallatin Muni Authority has 1 EPA violation listed as open in the reviewed federal record - approximately 2,695 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 72
Avg Safety Score
2,695
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 1994-06-30)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
3
Contaminants Flagged
$115K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Albert Gallatin Muni Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

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

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$50,732
Median Household Income
12,492
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
54%
Disadvantaged Population
62th
Poverty Percentile
83th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Albert Gallatin Muni Authority have a median household income of $50,732 and about 12,492 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 54% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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

Albert Gallatin Muni Authority'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
45th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
23th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

67 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 97% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

2 violations
26 violations
C 3 violations
9 violations
3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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 $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Albert Gallatin Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA5260027) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,695 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (72/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 4 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

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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, 2026 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived
August 17, 2025 Groundwater Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2022 CARBON, TOTAL Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 CARBON, TOTAL Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
CARBON, TOTAL Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.001 mg/L (1994-06-30).

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

4 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

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 Albert Gallatin Muni Authority (PA5260027) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Albert Gallatin Muni Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Albert Gallatin Muni Authority. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Albert Gallatin Muni Authority serve?

Albert Gallatin Muni Authority serves approximately 2,695 people across 4 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Albert Gallatin Muni Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Albert Gallatin Muni Authority safe to drink? ▼
Albert Gallatin Muni Authority has 4 recorded violations since 2021. The B 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 4 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 Albert Gallatin Muni Authority serve? ▼
Albert Gallatin Muni Authority serves approximately 2,695 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Albert Gallatin Muni Authority's water source? ▼
Albert Gallatin Muni Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Albert Gallatin Muni Authority's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.001 mg/L (sample period ending 1994-06-30). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Albert Gallatin Muni Authority? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Albert Gallatin Muni Authority have a median household income of $50,732 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 54% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Albert Gallatin Muni Authority get its water? ▼
Albert Gallatin Muni Authority'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. 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.). Albert Gallatin Muni Authority (PA): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa5260027/
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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

Albert Gallatin Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA5260027) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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