Morrisville Munic Authority
EPA ID: PA1090037 · 13,342 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Morrisville Munic Authority (PA1090037): 4 unresolved EPA violations on record. Current EPA status: Morrisville Munic Authority, 4 open violations, 13,342 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Morrisville Munic Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Morrisville Munic Authority serves a community with a median household income of $108,537 and an estimated 83,503 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Morrisville Munic Authority's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Morrisville Munic Authority compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Benzene at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.
Contaminant 2110 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 30 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 11 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Morrisville Munic Authority (EPA ID: PA1090037) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 13,342 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 63 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 4 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 8, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 26, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 26, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 11, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 30 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 4 | Yes |
| Contaminant 2005 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2010 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2015 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2020 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2031 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2032 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2033 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2034 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2035 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2036 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2037 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Atrazine | Organic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2040 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by PA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Morrisville Munic Authority (PA1090037) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Morrisville Munic Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Morrisville Munic Authority. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Morrisville Munic Authority serve?
Morrisville Munic Authority serves approximately 13,342 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Morrisville Munic Authority get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Morrisville Munic Authority (PA): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa1090037/
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