Historical Compliance Records PA

Pike Twp Municipal Authority

EPA ID: PA6170013 ยท 4,500 people served ยท 7 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pike Twp Municipal Authority (PA6170013): 43 EPA violations in the last five years. Beyond the 43 historical violations on Pike Twp Municipal Authority's EPA record, nothing remains open - the utility is currently compliant and supplies water to 4,500 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,500
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
43
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00125 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
39
Contaminants Flagged
$120K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pike Twp Municipal Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,446
Median Household Income
23,711
Service Area Population
60%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pike Twp Municipal Authority serves a community with a median household income of $57,446 and an estimated 23,711 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 60% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Pike Twp Municipal 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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 82% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Pike Twp Municipal Authority compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Mercury 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Cadmium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Mercury at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Cadmium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.014 ppt, PFOS: 0.018 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Mercury was detected in this water system. activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

C 93 violations
B 3 violations
3 violations
C 6 violations
D 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Lead Pipe Replacement PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $686
Lead Pipe Replacement $643
PFAS Treatment $71
Total Estimated Cost $2,600

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,600 (one-time) vs. $15,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Pike Twp Municipal Authority (EPA ID: PA6170013) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 4,500 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 43 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 43 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
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Chlorite Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2024 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Cadmium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Chromium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Selenium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Nickel Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Nitrite Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 1036 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 1045 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Mercury Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 1075 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 1085 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Copper Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Cadmium Inorganic 1 No
Chromium Inorganic 1 No
Fluoride Inorganic 1 No
Selenium Inorganic 1 No
Nickel Inorganic 1 No
Nitrite Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1036 Other Violation 1 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Copper Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 1 No
Mercury Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1075 Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00125 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.

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 Filter

Free 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 Pike Twp Municipal Authority (PA6170013) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pike Twp Municipal Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Pike Twp Municipal Authority; its 43 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Pike Twp Municipal Authority serve?

Pike Twp Municipal Authority serves approximately 4,500 people across 7 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Pike Twp Municipal Authority 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.

Samples collected
87

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Pike Twp Municipal Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Mercury, Chlorodibromomethane. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Pike Twp Municipal Authority serve?
Pike Twp Municipal Authority serves approximately 4,500 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Pike Twp Municipal Authority's water source?
Pike Twp Municipal Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Pike Twp Municipal Authority's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00125 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Pike Twp Municipal Authority's service area?
The Pike Twp Municipal Authority service area has a median household income of $57,446. EPA EJScreen data classifies 60% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Pike Twp Municipal Authority get its water?
Pike Twp Municipal 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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Pike Twp Municipal Authority (PA): 43 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa6170013/
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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

Pike Twp Municipal Authority (EPA ID: PA6170013) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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