Health Violations Found PA 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras

EPA ID: PA2520044 · 2,900 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Federal data shows 4 unresolved violations at Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras — roughly 2,900 residents in the service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

C · 64
Avg Safety Score
2,900
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
30
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
9
Contaminants Flagged
$264K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 3 (2023). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$80,678
Median Household Income
19,810
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
42%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras serves a community with a median household income of $80,678 and an estimated 19,810 residents across its service area. Approximately 42% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Pike County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 0700 at 13 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

B 10 violations
F 28 violations
Sci Dallas
2,900 people
F 28 violations
D 21 violations
C 19 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $667
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,967

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,967 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras (EPA ID: PA2520044) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,900 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (64/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 4 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
May 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
January 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 16, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Resolved
March 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Copper Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 13 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 7 No
Copper Inorganic 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 Yes
Contaminant 1075 Other Violation 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Combined Radium Radionuclides 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras (PA2520044) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras water safe to drink?

Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras serve?

Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras serves approximately 2,900 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

PFAS Substances Detected in This System

This water system's Consumer Confidence Report disclosed the following PFAS compounds. Levels are from the utility's most recent reporting cycle.

Substance Detected level EPA limit Status
PFHxS
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
33.5 ppt 10 ppt Above EPA limit
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
44.7 ppt 4 ppt Above EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
3.3 ppt 4 ppt Below EPA limit

In April 2024, EPA finalized the first National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six PFAS. Public water systems have until 2029 to comply. EPA — PFAS regulation overview →

Source: Consumer Confidence Report disclosed by Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. PFAS detection data is sourced from public Consumer Confidence Reports filed by the utility itself.

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

4
Confirmed Lead
74
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
1,241
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 1996-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,900
Reported to Pennsylvania

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras safe to drink?
Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras has a C safety grade based on 30 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Contaminant 0700, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras serve?
Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras serves approximately 2,900 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras's water source?
Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras's service area?
The Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras service area has a median household income of $80,678. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras get its water?
Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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