Heidelberg Twp Muni Authority
EPA ID: PA7380033 · 975 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Heidelberg Twp Muni Authority (PA7380033): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring history at Heidelberg Twp Muni Authority shows a clean slate - EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 975 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Heidelberg Twp Muni Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Heidelberg Twp Muni Authority serves a community with a median household income of $93,346 and an estimated 22,552 residents across its service area. 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 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.
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 Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
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
No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.
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
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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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 the full compliance record 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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