Greater Johnstown Water

Document Overview

This is the 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for the Greater Johnstown Water Authority Saltlick, located in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. The report covers water quality data collected between January 1 and December 31, 2025.

Water Source & System Information

• Source: Saltlick Reservoir (surface water).
• Location: The reservoir is in the Village of Mineral Point, East Taylor Township. Water is pumped to the Saltlick Treatment Plant west of the reservoir off Mineral Point Road.
• Risk Assessment: A Source Water Assessment by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (Pa. DEP) found the source is most susceptible to mining activities, utility substations, oil/gas wells, junkyards, and petroleum storage facilities. Overall risk of significant contamination is considered "little to moderate. "

Water Quality Results (2025)

The report confirms that all detected contaminants were within state and federal safety limits.

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).

Disinfectant Residuals

• Entry Point Chlorine: Lowest level detected was 0. 70 ppm (Minimum required: 0. 20 ppm).

Lead and Copper

• Lead: The 90th percentile value was 0. 015 ppb (Action Level: 15 ppb). No sites exceeded the action level.
• Copper: The 90th percentile value was 0. 237 ppm (Action Level: 1. 3 ppm). No sites exceeded the action level.

Health & Safety Information

• Vulnerable Populations: Individuals with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune disorders, the elderly, and infants are at higher risk from infections.
• Lead Risks: Lead primarily comes from service lines and home plumbing. The Authority cannot control materials inside a customer's home.
• Safety Tips: To reduce lead exposure, flush pipes for several minutes before drinking or cooking. Use filters certified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

Contact Information

For questions or concerns, residents can contact the Greater Johnstown Water Authority and RDM-Johnstown, LLC (Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:00 pm):

• General Inquiries: Roman Arcurio at 814. 533. 4300 Ext. 148
• RDM Resident Manager: Michael Kerr at 814. 533. 4300 Ext. 117
• Billing, Transfers, Collection, Meter Readings, Dirty Water Complaints: 814. 533. 4300
• Laboratory: 814. 533. 4300 Ext. 148
• Riverside Treatment Plant: 814. 533. 4300 Ext. 147

Additional Resources:

• Safe Drinking Water Hotline: (800) 426-4791
• Lead Information: www. epa. gov/safewater/lead
• Source Water Assessment Reports: www. elibrary. dep. state. pa. us/dsweb/View/Collection-10045