Greater Johnstown Water Authority Saltlick 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
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Overview
This document is the 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for the Greater Johnstown Water Authority Saltlick (PWSID: 4110014). It details the water quality, sources, and monitoring results for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2025.
Water System Information
- Source: The water supply comes from the Saltlick Reservoir, located in the Village of Mineral Point, East Taylor Township.
- Treatment: Water is pumped to the Saltlick Treatment Plant and then distributed.
- Contact: Questions can be directed to Roman Arcurio at 814. 533. 4300 ext. 148.
- Meetings: Regularly scheduled meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 3:00 pm at the Greater Johnstown Water Authority Office (640 Franklin Street).
Contaminant Monitoring Results
The report indicates that no violations occurred for any monitored contaminants in 2025.
Chemical Contaminants
- Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM's): Annual average of 37. 44 ppb (Limit: 80 ppb).
- Haloacetic Acids (HAA5's): Annual average of 29. 725 ppb (Limit: 60 ppb).
- Barium: Detected at . 047 ppm (Limit: 2 ppm).
- Chlorine: Detected at 0. 97 ppm (Limit: 4. 0 ppm).
Lead and Copper
- Lead: The 90th percentile value was 1 ppb (Action Level: 15 ppb).
- Copper: The 90th percentile value was 0. 237 ppm (Action Level: 1. 3 ppm).
Health and Safety Information
- Vulnerable Populations: Individuals with compromised immune systems (e. g. , cancer patients, organ transplant recipients, HIV/AIDS patients), the elderly, and infants are at higher risk from microbial contaminants.
- Lead Risks: Lead in drinking water primarily comes from service lines and home plumbing. The Authority is responsible for removing lead pipes but cannot control materials inside private homes.
- Recommendations: Residents concerned about lead are advised to flush their pipes by running the tap for several minutes before use. Filters certified by the American National Standards Institute can also reduce lead exposure.
Contact Information
- RDM Resident Manager (Michael Kerr): 814. 533. 4300 ext. 117
- Billing, Transfers, Collection, Meter Readings: 814. 533. 4300
- Laboratory: 814. 533. 4300 ext. 148
- Riverside Treatment Plant: 814. 533. 4300 ext. 147
- Safe Drinking Water Hotline: (800) 426-4791