Current Noncompliance PA 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras (PA2520044): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Federal data shows 2 unresolved violations at Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras - roughly 2,900 residents in the service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,900
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
101
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
69
Contaminants Flagged
$264K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$80,678
Median Household Income
19,650
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras serves a community with a median household income of $80,678 and an estimated 19,650 residents across its service area. 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 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

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Contaminant 2110 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen)
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

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.

Contaminant 2110 at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 2015 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

1 violation
D 9 violations
13 violations
13 violations
Honey Brook Boro Water
2,892 people
F 69 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 $800
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,150

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 $2,150 (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 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 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Archived
December 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment 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 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment 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
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 15 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 8 No
Lead Inorganic 4 No
Copper Inorganic 4 No
Contaminant 2110 Other Violation 4 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 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
Contaminant 1036 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 1075 Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

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

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 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

What contaminants are in Muni Authority of Boro of Matamoras's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Contaminant 2015, Contaminant 2110. 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 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.
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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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

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2

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3

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

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