Heidelberg Twp Muni Authority
EPA ID: PA7380033 · 975 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Heidelberg Twp Muni Authority (PA7380033): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Federal monitoring records show zero violations at Heidelberg Twp Muni Authority for the reporting cycles they cover, at a utility serving approximately 975 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Heidelberg Twp Muni Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Heidelberg Twp Muni Authority have a median household income of $93,346 and about 22,552 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Heidelberg Twp 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.
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
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 4 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Heidelberg Twp Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA7380033) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 975 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.006 mg/L (1996-06-30).
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
3 of 3 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 Heidelberg Twp Muni Authority (PA7380033) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heidelberg Twp Muni Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Heidelberg Twp Muni Authority in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Heidelberg Twp Muni Authority serve?
Heidelberg Twp Muni Authority serves approximately 975 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Heidelberg Twp Muni Authority get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Heidelberg Twp Muni Authority Water Quality Report, PA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa7380033/
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