Monitoring Violations PA

Liverpool Muni Authority

EPA ID: PA7500014 · 934 people served · 1 ZIP code

Unlike fully compliant utilities, Liverpool Muni Authority has 1 outstanding EPA violation for approximately 934 residents.

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

D · 48
Avg Safety Score
934
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
5
Contaminants Flagged
$215K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Liverpool Muni Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$71,477
Median Household Income
3,964
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Liverpool Muni Authority serves a community with a median household income of $71,477 and an estimated 3,964 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% 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

Liverpool 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Liverpool Muni Authority compares to EPA limits

Copper 1 mg/L (77% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 1.3 mg/L

What This Means For You

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Liverpool Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA7500014) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 934 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 17045 in Liverpool.

Average Home Safety Score: D (48/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

5 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
May 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Copper Inorganic 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

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.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Liverpool Muni Authority (PA7500014) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liverpool Muni Authority water safe to drink?

Liverpool Muni Authority has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Liverpool Muni Authority serve?

Liverpool Muni Authority serves approximately 934 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Liverpool Muni 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
193
Unknown Material
153
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
Latest tap sample on 1996-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 934
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

Is water from Liverpool Muni Authority safe to drink?
Liverpool Muni Authority has a D safety grade based on 5 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Liverpool Muni Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead and Copper Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule, Contaminant 0700. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Liverpool Muni Authority serve?
Liverpool Muni Authority serves approximately 934 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Liverpool Muni Authority's water source?
Liverpool Muni Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Liverpool Muni Authority's service area?
The Liverpool Muni Authority service area has a median household income of $71,477. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Liverpool Muni Authority get its water?
Liverpool 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Liverpool Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA7500014) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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