Albert Gallatin Muni Authority
EPA ID: PA5260027 · 2,695 people served · 6 ZIP codes
With 9 unresolved EPA violations, Albert Gallatin Muni Authority is currently out of full compliance — approximately 2,695 people in its 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 12 (2021) to 7 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Albert Gallatin Muni Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Albert Gallatin Muni Authority serves a community with a median household income of $50,769 and an estimated 12,578 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: 57% 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?
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.
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 Albert Gallatin Muni Authority compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Uranium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.03 mg/L. Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Fecal Coliform at 6 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
E. coli at 5 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.
Uranium was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis 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
ALBERT GALLATIN MUNI AUTH (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 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (56/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| March 25, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Monitoring | Resolved |
| September 13, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| May 23, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 30, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 6 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 6 | Yes |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 6 | Yes |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 5 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 3 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Uranium | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
E. coli (EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action))
Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.
Removal methods: UV disinfection (99.99%), chlorination, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 4 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 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.
- 15439 — Gans
- 15451 — Lake Lynn
- 15461 — Masontown
- 15467 — New Geneva
- 15474 — Point Marion
- 15478 — Smithfield
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Albert Gallatin Muni Authority (PA5260027) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Albert Gallatin Muni Authority water safe to drink?
Albert Gallatin Muni Authority has recorded 13 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 Albert Gallatin Muni Authority serve?
Albert Gallatin Muni Authority serves approximately 2,695 people across 6 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Albert Gallatin Muni Authority get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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