Mt Gretna Heights Water Sys
EPA ID: PA7380039 · 125 people served · 1 ZIP code
In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Mt Gretna Heights Water Sys has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 125 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mt Gretna Heights Water Sys Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Mt Gretna Heights Water Sys serves a community with a median household income of $123,333 and an estimated 738 residents across its service area. Approximately 89% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Mt Gretna Heights Water Sys'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.
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
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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
Mt Gretna Heights Water Sys (EPA ID: PA7380039) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 125 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 17064 in Mount Gretna.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 17064 — Mount Gretna
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mt Gretna Heights Water Sys (PA7380039) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mt Gretna Heights Water Sys water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Mt Gretna Heights Water Sys has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Mt Gretna Heights Water Sys serve?
Mt Gretna Heights Water Sys serves approximately 125 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does Mt Gretna Heights Water Sys 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:
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.
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.