Health Violations Found PA 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Henderson Township Mun Authority

EPA ID: PA6330014 · 354 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Henderson Township Mun Authority shows 4 open EPA violations in current federal records for approximately 354 people.

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

C · 59
Avg Safety Score
354
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
23
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
8
Contaminants Flagged
$102K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Henderson Township Mun Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$54,722
Median Household Income
14,769
Service Area Population
42%
Disadvantaged Population
63th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
87%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Henderson Township Mun Authority serves a community with a median household income of $54,722 and an estimated 14,769 residents across its service area. Approximately 87% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 42% 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

Henderson Township Mun 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
43th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 4% of homes in Jefferson 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

103 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 98% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Henderson Township Mun Authority compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Uranium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.03 mg/L
Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Uranium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.03 mg/L. Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Contaminant 0700 at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 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

0 violations
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F 9 violations
D 6 violations
D 8 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,400
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,900 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

HENDERSON TOWNSHIP MUN AUTH (EPA ID: PA6330014) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 354 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (59/100)

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

Violation History

2 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 4 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Resolved
January 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
November 11, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
January 11, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 7 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 5 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Uranium Radionuclides 1 No
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 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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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Henderson Township Mun Authority (PA6330014) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henderson Township Mun Authority water safe to drink?

Henderson Township Mun Authority has recorded 2 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 Henderson Township Mun Authority serve?

Henderson Township Mun Authority serves approximately 354 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Henderson Township Mun Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
103
Unknown Material
15
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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 1996-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 354
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 Henderson Township Mun Authority safe to drink?
Henderson Township Mun Authority has a C safety grade based on 23 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Henderson Township Mun Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Uranium, Contaminant 0700, Lead and Copper Rule. 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 Henderson Township Mun Authority serve?
Henderson Township Mun Authority serves approximately 354 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Henderson Township Mun Authority's water source?
Henderson Township Mun Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Henderson Township Mun Authority's service area?
The Henderson Township Mun Authority service area has a median household income of $54,722. EPA EJScreen data classifies 42% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Henderson Township Mun Authority get its water?
Henderson Township Mun 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

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report →

3

Contact your utility

Henderson Township Mun Authority (EPA ID: PA6330014) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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