Ligonier Twp Muni Authority
EPA ID: PA5650080 ยท 3,293 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ligonier Twp Muni Authority (PA5650080): 102 EPA violations in the last five years. Despite the 102 historical violations in its record, Ligonier Twp Muni Authority has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 3,293 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ligonier Twp Muni Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Ligonier Twp Muni Authority serves a community with a median household income of $54,088 and an estimated 8,554 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
Ligonier Twp 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Ligonier Twp Muni Authority compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Mercury at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Bromate at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane 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
Ligonier Twp Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA5650080) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 3,293 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 102 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2025 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 35 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Copper | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| PFOA | PFAS | 2 | No |
| PFNA | PFAS | 2 | No |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Bromodichloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Dibromochloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Chlorodibromomethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.
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 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree 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 Ligonier Twp Muni Authority (PA5650080) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ligonier Twp Muni Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Ligonier Twp Muni Authority; its 102 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Ligonier Twp Muni Authority serve?
Ligonier Twp Muni Authority serves approximately 3,293 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Ligonier Twp Muni Authority get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ligonier Twp Muni Authority (PA): 102 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa5650080/
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What You Can Do
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