Mountain Water Assn
EPA ID: PA5260032 · 3,856 people served · 8 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mountain Water Assn (PA5260032): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. 1 open EPA finding remain on record at Mountain Water Assn - the utility supplies approximately 3,856 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mountain Water Assn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Mountain Water Assn serves a community with a median household income of $51,859 and an estimated 47,920 residents across its service area. Approximately 81% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 59% 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?
Mountain Water Assn'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Mountain Water Assn compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 2110 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Uranium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.03 mg/L. Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Contaminant 0700 at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2110 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) 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
Mountain Water Assn (EPA ID: PA5260032) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 3,856 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 8 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| May 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2041 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2105 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2110 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2326 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Uranium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 9, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 30, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 30, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2021 | Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 4 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 3 | Yes |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Uranium | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2041 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2105 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2110 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2326 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00179 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.
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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.
- 15401 - Uniontown
- 15410 - Adah
- 15436 - Fairchance
- 15451 - Lake Lynn
- 15458 - Mc Clellandtown
- 15461 - Masontown
- 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 Mountain Water Assn (PA5260032) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mountain Water Assn water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Mountain Water Assn serve?
Mountain Water Assn serves approximately 3,856 people across 8 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Mountain Water Assn 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 →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mountain Water Assn (PA): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa5260032/
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What You Can Do
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