Monitoring Violations PA

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

D · 48
Avg Safety Score
523
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
27
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
7
Contaminants Flagged
$57K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Rouseville Mun Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$56,250
Median Household Income
470
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
96%
Pre-1986 Housing

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?

Groundwater

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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

78 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Rouseville Mun Waterworks compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

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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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 $2,400 (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

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

27 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

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

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:

0
Confirmed Lead
3
Galvanized — Replacement Required
173
Unknown Material
38
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 1993-07-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 523
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 Rouseville Mun Waterworks safe to drink?
Rouseville Mun Waterworks has a D safety grade based on 27 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Rouseville Mun Waterworks's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Revised Total Coliform Rule, 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 Rouseville Mun Waterworks serve?
Rouseville Mun Waterworks serves approximately 523 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Rouseville Mun Waterworks's water source?
Rouseville Mun Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Rouseville Mun Waterworks's service area?
The Rouseville Mun Waterworks service area has a median household income of $56,250. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Rouseville Mun Waterworks get its water?
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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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