Muncy, PA: Lead Above EPA Action Level - Home Safety 50/100
1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Muncy: D.
Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.
Low marks: Muncy, PA sits below the midpoint of the ZipCheckup grade scale.
How Muncy Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Muncy Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 168 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.89 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average.
- Homes built before 1986: 69% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $4,740 per household.
Muncy's Water Providers
Among 5 systems linked to Muncy, PA, the 3 biggest by population served appear below.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Muncy, Pennsylvania, covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 12,525 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Muncy: D (50/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Muncy water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.8900 mg/L (exceeds EPA action level) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 1 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Treatment Technique | 34 | 1 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 30 | 1 |
| Chlorine | Disinfectant | 18 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 14 | 1 |
| Toxaphene | Organic | 10 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17756 | D | 168 | 3 | Muncy Borough Water Company |
All ZIP Codes in Muncy
- 17756 [D] - 168 violations ⚠
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
What's in Muncy's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Muncy Infrastructure Age
With 69% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
By Census estimates, roughly half or more of the homes in Muncy were built before 1986; the median build year is 1976.
Over half of homes in Muncy were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Muncy
Of the low, moderate and elevated tiers on this page, Muncy falls in the elevated one - its remediation estimate tops 2% of median home value.
Estimated remediation costs in Muncy equal about 2.2% of the median home value; how much that burdens a household depends on its finances. For homes valued near the median, fixing water and safety issues could cost $3,060–$7,020. Home values here are 1% above the Pennsylvania average.
Muncy: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Test the tap in Muncy. Reported 90th-percentile lead results from water systems, averaged over its ZIP codes, exceed 15 parts per billion, and pre-1986 homes make up 69%.
1 ZIP code (100% of the city's ZIP records) is served by a water system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Muncy: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Muncy contains 653 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $16,244. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The $4,740 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
What You Can Do in Muncy
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Consider testing your home's tap water for lead, since household plumbing can affect its level.
- Install a certified water filter. For Groundwater Rule, listed in the water-quality records for Muncy: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 69% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
- Review your water system's CCR. If you use a community water system, request its annual Consumer Confidence Report for system-level test results or find it online.
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