Rouseville Mun Waterworks
EPA ID: PA6610028 · 523 people served · 1 ZIP code
Tallying the federal enforcement file for Rouseville Mun Waterworks yields 2 open violations that have not been formally closed — each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 523 residents and works through the required corrective action process.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Rouseville Mun Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Rouseville Mun Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $56,250 and an estimated 470 residents across its service area. Approximately 96% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Rouseville Mun Waterworks'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.
About 1% of homes in Venango 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Rouseville Mun Waterworks compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 12 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Contaminant 0700 at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 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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System Overview
Rouseville Mun Waterworks (EPA ID: PA6610028) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 523 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 16344 in Rouseville.
Average Home Safety Score: D (48/100)
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 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 11, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Copper | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 12 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 8 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Copper | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 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 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 16344 — Rouseville
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Rouseville Mun Waterworks (PA6610028) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rouseville Mun Waterworks water safe to drink?
Rouseville Mun Waterworks has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Rouseville Mun Waterworks serve?
Rouseville Mun Waterworks serves approximately 523 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does Rouseville Mun Waterworks 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:
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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