Johnsonburg Municipal Authority
EPA ID: PA6240007 · 2,413 people served · 1 ZIP code
Johnsonburg Municipal Authority recorded 36 EPA violations over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved — the utility is currently in compliance serving 2,413 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2022) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Johnsonburg Municipal Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
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.
🌊 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.
About 0% of homes in Elk County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
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
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 11 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Fecal Coliform at 5 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Radium-228 at 2 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 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.
Average Home Safety Score: C (67/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 11, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 10, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 11, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 1085 | Monitoring | 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 | 11 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 5 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | Yes |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 2 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 1085 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2033 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2959 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 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 →
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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$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?
Johnsonburg Municipal Authority has recorded 3 health-based violations 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 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.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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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What You Can Do
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