Historical Compliance Records PA

Lake Meade Muni Authority

EPA ID: PA7010036 ยท 3,221 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Lake Meade Muni Authority (PA7010036): 16 violations on record since 2021. Lake Meade Muni Authority's EPA record lists 16 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 3,221 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,221
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
16
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0001 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 1996-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
15
Contaminants Flagged
$265K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lake Meade Muni Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$82,899
Median Household Income
12,305
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
25%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
75th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Lake Meade Muni Authority have a median household income of $82,899 and about 12,305 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lake Meade Muni Authority's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
35th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Lake Meade Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA7010036) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 3,221 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 16 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 16 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
January 1, 2025 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Arsenic Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Cadmium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Chromium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Mercury Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Selenium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Antimony, Total Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Beryllium, Total Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Thallium, Total Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Nitrate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Nitrite Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Arsenic Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Arsenic Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Barium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Cadmium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Chromium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Antimony, Total Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Chromium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Nitrate Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Mercury Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Selenium Other Violation 1 No
Antimony, Total Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Beryllium, Total Other Violation 1 No
Thallium, Total Other Violation 1 No
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.0001 mg/L (1996-12-31).

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

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Lake Meade Muni Authority (PA7010036) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Meade Muni Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Lake Meade Muni Authority; its 16 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Lake Meade Muni Authority serve?

Lake Meade Muni Authority serves approximately 3,221 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Lake Meade Muni Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 16 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Lake Meade Muni Authority serve? ▼
Lake Meade Muni Authority serves approximately 3,221 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lake Meade Muni Authority's water source? ▼
Lake Meade Muni Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lake Meade Muni Authority's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0001 mg/L (sample period ending 1996-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Lake Meade Muni Authority? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Lake Meade Muni Authority have a median household income of $82,899 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lake Meade Muni Authority get its water? ▼
Lake Meade Muni Authority's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lake Meade Muni Authority (PA): 16 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa7010036/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Lake Meade Muni Authority (PA): 16 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa7010036/}
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Lake Meade Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA7010036) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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