Water System Report PA

Mt Gretna Campmeeting Assn

EPA ID: PA7380023 · 375 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Across every monitored period in the past five years, Mt Gretna Campmeeting Assn reported no EPA violations for its service population of 375.

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

375
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$272K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2021) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mt Gretna Campmeeting Assn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$87,589
Median Household Income
63,621
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
47th
Poverty Percentile
67th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mt Gretna Campmeeting Assn serves a community with a median household income of $87,589 and an estimated 63,621 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% 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

Mt Gretna Campmeeting Assn'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
37th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

79 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 91% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 13 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.014 ppt, PFOS: 0.018 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,780
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,000
PFAS Treatment $400
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $4,480

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $4,480 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Mt Gretna Campmeeting Assn (EPA ID: PA7380023) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 375 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 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

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mt Gretna Campmeeting Assn (PA7380023) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mt Gretna Campmeeting Assn water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Mt Gretna Campmeeting Assn has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Mt Gretna Campmeeting Assn serve?

Mt Gretna Campmeeting Assn serves approximately 375 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Mt Gretna Campmeeting Assn 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
231
Unknown Material
9
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 2016-06-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 375
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?
Mt Gretna Campmeeting Assn meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mt Gretna Campmeeting Assn serve?
Mt Gretna Campmeeting Assn serves approximately 375 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Mt Gretna Campmeeting Assn's water source?
Mt Gretna Campmeeting Assn draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mt Gretna Campmeeting Assn's service area?
The Mt Gretna Campmeeting Assn service area has a median household income of $87,589. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mt Gretna Campmeeting Assn get its water?
Mt Gretna Campmeeting Assn'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.
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