Mt Morris Water & Sewage Authority
EPA ID: PA5300015 · 1,500 people served · 3 ZIP codes
Since the flagged events, Mt Morris Water & Sewage Authority resolved all 3 violations — compliant today, 1,500 residents served.
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 5 (2021) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mt Morris Water & Sewage Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Mt Morris Water & Sewage Authority serves a community with a median household income of $66,094 and an estimated 15,689 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Mt Morris Water & Sewage 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 Greene 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 Mt Morris Water & Sewage Authority compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
E. coli at 1 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.
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
Mt Morris Water & Sewage Authority (EPA ID: PA5300015) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,500 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (69/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 1 | No |
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
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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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mt Morris Water & Sewage Authority (PA5300015) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mt Morris Water & Sewage Authority water safe to drink?
Mt Morris Water & Sewage Authority has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Mt Morris Water & Sewage Authority serve?
Mt Morris Water & Sewage Authority serves approximately 1,500 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Mt Morris Water & Sewage Authority get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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Contact your utility
Mt Morris Water & Sewage Authority (EPA ID: PA5300015) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.