Water System Report PA

Dickinson Twp Munic Authority

EPA ID: PA7210055 · 250 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Five clean years on EPA record — Dickinson Twp Munic Authority, 250 residents served.

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

250
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$231K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dickinson Twp Munic Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,496
Median Household Income
8,512
Service Area Population
6%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Dickinson Twp Munic Authority serves a community with a median household income of $76,496 and an estimated 8,512 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% 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

Dickinson Twp Munic 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Cumberland 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.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

57 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 84% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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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.

System Overview

Dickinson Twp Munic Authority (EPA ID: PA7210055) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 250 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

  • 17065 — Mount Holly Springs
  • 17324 — Gardners

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Dickinson Twp Munic Authority (PA7210055) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dickinson Twp Munic Authority water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Dickinson Twp Munic Authority has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Dickinson Twp Munic Authority serve?

Dickinson Twp Munic Authority serves approximately 250 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Dickinson Twp Munic 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
0
Unknown Material
20
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
Population served: 250
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

Should I use a water filter?
Dickinson Twp Munic Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Dickinson Twp Munic Authority serve?
Dickinson Twp Munic Authority serves approximately 250 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Dickinson Twp Munic Authority's water source?
Dickinson Twp Munic Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Dickinson Twp Munic Authority's service area?
The Dickinson Twp Munic Authority service area has a median household income of $76,496. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Dickinson Twp Munic Authority get its water?
Dickinson Twp Munic 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.
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