Current Noncompliance PA 3 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Johnsonburg Municipal Authority

EPA ID: PA6240007 ยท 2,413 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Johnsonburg Municipal Authority (PA6240007): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In the federal compliance data used here, Johnsonburg Municipal Authority has 2 violations listed as open; the utility serves approximately 2,413 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,413
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
170
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0372 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2010-12-31) - Above EPA Action Level
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
75
Contaminants Flagged
$75K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$65,000
Median Household Income
3,109
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
11%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
89%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Johnsonburg Municipal Authority have a median household income of $65,000 and about 3,109 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 89% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Johnsonburg 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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

68 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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3 violations
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Smethport Borough
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Aqua Pa Monroe Twp
2,400 people
3 violations
D 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Johnsonburg Municipal Authority (EPA ID: PA6240007) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,413 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 15845 in Johnsonburg.

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 168 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
April 11, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 11, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2024 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 11, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
April 11, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 58 No
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 10 Yes
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 6 No
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 5 No
Combined Radium Radionuclides 5 No
Radium-226 Radionuclides 5 No
Radium-228 Radionuclides 5 No
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring & Reporting 5 No
Lead Inorganic 2 No
Copper Inorganic 2 No
Endothall Other Violation 2 No
E. coli Microbiological 2 No
Barium Inorganic 1 No
Cadmium Inorganic 1 No
Chromium Inorganic 1 No

Health Risk Details

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.0372 mg/L (2010-12-31).

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

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Johnsonburg Municipal Authority (PA6240007) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johnsonburg Municipal Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Johnsonburg Municipal Authority serve?

Johnsonburg Municipal Authority serves approximately 2,413 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Johnsonburg Municipal Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 170 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Johnsonburg Municipal Authority serve? ▼
Johnsonburg Municipal Authority serves approximately 2,413 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Johnsonburg Municipal Authority's water source? ▼
Johnsonburg Municipal Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Johnsonburg Municipal Authority's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0372 mg/L (sample period ending 2010-12-31). This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Johnsonburg Municipal Authority? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Johnsonburg Municipal Authority have a median household income of $65,000 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Johnsonburg Municipal Authority get its water? ▼
Johnsonburg 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Johnsonburg Municipal Authority (PA): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa6240007/
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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

Johnsonburg Municipal Authority (EPA ID: PA6240007) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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