Current Noncompliance PA 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras

EPA ID: PA2520044 ยท 2,900 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras (PA2520044): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Marked active and unresolved in the EPA record: 2 violations at Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras, whose service population is approximately 2,900 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,900
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
101
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 1996-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
69
Contaminants Flagged
$264K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$80,678
Median Household Income
19,650
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
11%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras have a median household income of $80,678 and about 19,650 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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1 violation
D 9 violations
13 violations
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Honey Brook Boro Water
2,892 people
F 69 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are 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 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 95 resolved, 4 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
April 1, 2026 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Archived
December 1, 2025 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Radium-226 Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Radium-228 Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 1, 2025 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2025 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2024 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2023 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence 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
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 15 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 8 No
Lead Inorganic 4 No
Copper Inorganic 4 No
2,4,5-TP Other Violation 4 No
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 Yes
Barium Inorganic 1 No
Cadmium Inorganic 1 No
Chromium Inorganic 1 No
Fluoride Inorganic 1 No
Nitrite Inorganic 1 No
Nickel Other Violation 1 No
Selenium Other Violation 1 No
Beryllium, Total Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.001 mg/L (1996-12-31).

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records 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?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

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

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

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

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 101 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
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 2 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.
Is there lead in Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.001 mg/L (sample period ending 1996-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras have a median household income of $80,678 (Census ZIP-code estimate). 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras (PA): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa2520044/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

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Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras (EPA ID: PA2520044) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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