Health Violations Found PA 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Linesville Municipal Authority

EPA ID: PA6200027 · 1,600 people served · 2 ZIP codes

While corrective steps may be in progress, Linesville Municipal Authority currently shows 1 EPA violation unresolved — serving a population of approximately 1,600.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 70
Avg Safety Score
1,600
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
6
Contaminants Flagged
$146K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$60,922
Median Household Income
7,740
Service Area Population
39%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Linesville Municipal Authority serves a community with a median household income of $60,922 and an estimated 7,740 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 39% 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?

Groundwater

Linesville Municipal Authority's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Crawford 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

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

Detected Contaminants

How Linesville Municipal Authority compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Copper 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 1.3 mg/L

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 0700 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Copper at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1.3 mg/L.

Total Organic Carbon at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

Township of Springdale
1,600 people
C 1 violation
0 violations
D 0 violations
D 8 violations
B 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,050

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,050 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Linesville Municipal Authority (EPA ID: PA6200027) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,600 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 1 remains unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Resolved
November 13, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
November 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Resolved
October 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 4 No
Copper Inorganic 2 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 2 Yes
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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 Linesville Municipal Authority (PA6200027) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linesville Municipal Authority water safe to drink?

Linesville Municipal Authority has recorded 1 health-based violation 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 Linesville Municipal Authority serve?

Linesville Municipal Authority serves approximately 1,600 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Linesville Municipal Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

PFAS Substances Detected in This System

This water system's Consumer Confidence Report disclosed the following PFAS compounds. Levels are from the utility's most recent reporting cycle.

Substance Detected level EPA limit Status
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
3.5 ppt 4 ppt Below EPA limit

In April 2024, EPA finalized the first National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six PFAS. Public water systems have until 2029 to comply. EPA — PFAS regulation overview →

Source: Consumer Confidence Report disclosed by Linesville Municipal Authority.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. PFAS detection data is sourced from public Consumer Confidence Reports filed by the utility itself.

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
86
Galvanized — Replacement Required
8
Unknown Material
414
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 1996-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,600
Reported to Pennsylvania

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Linesville Municipal Authority safe to drink?
Linesville Municipal Authority earns a B safety grade with 8 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Linesville Municipal Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Surface Water Treatment Rule, Contaminant 0700, Copper. 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 Linesville Municipal Authority serve?
Linesville Municipal Authority serves approximately 1,600 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Linesville Municipal Authority's water source?
Linesville Municipal Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Linesville Municipal Authority's service area?
The Linesville Municipal Authority service area has a median household income of $60,922. EPA EJScreen data classifies 39% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Linesville Municipal Authority get its water?
Linesville Municipal Authority's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Linesville Municipal Authority (EPA ID: PA6200027) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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