Jay Twp Water Authority
EPA ID: PA6240005 · 1,131 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Jay Twp Water Authority (PA6240005): 4 past health-based violations, since resolved. Even though Jay Twp Water Authority accumulated 118 violations over five years, all have been formally resolved - the provider currently meets EPA standards for 1,131 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Jay Twp Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Jay Twp Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $54,896 and an estimated 1,660 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Jay Twp Water 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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Jay Twp Water Authority compares to EPA limits
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.
Mercury was detected in this water system. 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
Jay Twp Water Authority (EPA ID: PA6240005) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,131 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: 117 resolved, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2026 | Chlorite | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2025 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| 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 1, 2025 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Copper | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 13, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 13, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | 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 | 41 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 10 | Yes |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 9 | Yes |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 9 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 7 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | No |
| Barium | Inorganic | 1 | 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 |
Health Risk Details
E. coli (EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action))
Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.
Removal methods: UV disinfection (99.99%), chlorination, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01716 mg/L | Yes | 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 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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 Jay Twp Water Authority (PA6240005) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jay Twp Water Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Jay Twp Water Authority; its 118 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Jay Twp Water Authority serve?
Jay Twp Water Authority serves approximately 1,131 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Jay Twp Water Authority get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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