Johnsonburg Municipal Authority
EPA ID: PA6240007 ยท 2,413 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Johnsonburg Municipal Authority (PA6240007): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Per EPA records, Johnsonburg Municipal Authority: 2 unresolved violations, 2,413 people in service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Johnsonburg Municipal Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Johnsonburg Municipal Authority serves a community with a median household income of $65,000 and an estimated 3,109 residents across its service area. Approximately 89% 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?
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.
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 Johnsonburg Municipal 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.
Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. 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.
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.
Contaminant 2015 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
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
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 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 11, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment 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 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 11, 2024 | 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 | 58 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | Yes |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | No |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 5 | No |
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 5 | No |
| Radium-226 | Radionuclides | 5 | No |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 5 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 5 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Copper | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2033 | 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)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter โ
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 2 (Moderate 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
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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.
- 15845 - Johnsonburg
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record 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
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Johnsonburg Municipal Authority (PA): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa6240007/
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What You Can Do
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