Question 1

Where does utility provider data come from?

Accepted Answer

Utility data is compiled from Census Bureau ACS housing data (heating fuel, costs), EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) for water systems, and state utility commission records. Provider names and service areas come from utility filings and municipal records.

Question 2

What is included in monthly housing costs?

Accepted Answer

Census Bureau housing cost data includes mortgage or rent payments, property taxes, insurance, utilities (electric, gas, water, sewer), and condominium fees if applicable. The median housing cost gives a typical monthly total for homeowners or renters in the municipality.

Question 3

How do I find out who provides my water?

Accepted Answer

Your water provider is typically the municipal water department or a regional water commission. Check your water bill for the provider name, or search the EPA's SDWIS database. This page lists all public water systems serving this area along with any violations.

Name▲▼	Type▲▼	Status▲▼	Population Served▼
EPHRATA AREA JOINT AUTHORITY	Community	Active	24,500
EPHRATA DIAMOND SPRING WATER	Community	Inactive	7,000
CLOISTER SPRING WATER CO	Community	Inactive	7,000
GREEN DRAGON FARMERS MARKET	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	900
LINCOLN MALL	Non-Transient Non-Community	Inactive	900
FAIRMOUNT HOME	Community	Active	483
HINKLETOWN MENNONITE SCHOOL	Non-Transient Non-Community	Active	230
WOODCREST RETREAT	Transient Non-Community	Active	225
BERGSTRASSE ELEM. SCHOOL E	Non-Transient Non-Community	Inactive	225
BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH	Transient Non-Community	Active	200
CLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Non-Transient Non-Community	Inactive	200
WEST GATE PLAZA	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	200
BETHESDA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP	Transient Non-Community	Active	186
SPRINGVILLE MENNONITE SCHOOL	Non-Transient Non-Community	Active	167
PARKVIEW MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Inactive	150
PEPES PIZZA	Transient Non-Community	Active	150
LOUNGEWEAR MANUFACTURING	Non-Transient Non-Community	Inactive	150
PLEASANT VALLEY MENNONITE SCH	Non-Transient Non-Community	Active	135
BLUE BELL MOBILE VILLAGE	Community	Inactive	128
BROOKWOOD ESTATES	Community	Inactive	126
AMERICAN DYEING & FINISHING	Non-Transient Non-Community	Inactive	116
MORGAN TRUCK BODY LLC	Non-Transient Non-Community	Active	110
FAMILY KITCHEN	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	105
SPRING GLEN FARM KITCHEN	Non-Transient Non-Community	Active	103
HINKLETOWN DRIVE IN	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	100
HAHNSTOWN MENNONITE SCHOOL	Non-Transient Non-Community	Active	100
K MART 9662	Non-Transient Non-Community	Inactive	100
S MOUNTAIN SPRING WATER CO	Community	Inactive	100
MEADOW VALLEY ESTATES	Community	Inactive	92
FARMERSVILLE MENNONITE SCHOOL	Non-Transient Non-Community	Active	90
WAHTNEY'S	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	90
MURRELL TRAILER COURT	Community	Inactive	87
CLAY SCHOOL ACRES	Community	Inactive	85
MARKLINE INDUSTRIES	Non-Transient Non-Community	Inactive	75
TRICORE FABRICS INC	Non-Transient Non-Community	Inactive	70
R W SAUDER INC EPH DIV	Non-Transient Non-Community	Inactive	65
MEADOW VALLEY ESTATES	Community	Inactive	63
DEWETTE PLACE	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	58
GREEN MEADOWS M.H.P. #1	Community	Inactive	54
CHERRY GROVE SCHOOL	Non-Transient Non-Community	Inactive	52
DIMARIAS PIZZA	Transient Non-Community	Active	50
DUTCH LANES	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	50
METZLER'S ELEMENTARY	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	50
DUTCH MOBILEHOME PARK	Community	Active	45
PIZZA HUT EPHRATA	Transient Non-Community	Active	40
EDNA LEED	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	35
SELF HELP CRAFTS	Non-Transient Non-Community	Inactive	35
GREEN MEADOWS MHP--PARK "A"	Community	Inactive	30
THAT PRETZEL PLACE	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	25
ROCK HILL TAVERN	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	25
LYNDAS DELI	Transient Non-Community	Active	25
STONE HOUSE CAFE	Transient Non-Community	Active	25
BURGER KING AT EPHRATA	Transient Non-Community	Active	25
BERGSTRASSE EVAN LUTHERAN CHUR	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	25