Historical Compliance Records PA 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Mansfield Borough Mun Authority

EPA ID: PA2590038 ยท 4,100 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mansfield Borough Mun Authority (PA2590038): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Records for Mansfield Borough Mun Authority show 43 violations over the monitored period, with every finding addressed and officially closed - the provider, which serves approximately 4,100 people, carries no outstanding enforcement actions in the current EPA dataset and meets all applicable drinking water requirements.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D ยท 50
Avg Safety Score
4,100
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
43
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00102 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
15
Contaminants Flagged
$181K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mansfield Borough Mun Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$64,729
Median Household Income
7,745
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mansfield Borough Mun Authority serves a community with a median household income of $64,729 and an estimated 7,745 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 40% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Mansfield Borough Mun 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

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.

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 72% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mansfield Borough Mun Authority compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Uranium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.03 mg/L
Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Uranium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.03 mg/L. Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

E. coli at 5 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.

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

Zelienople Boro
4,123 people
11 violations
6 violations
Buckingham Twp Furlong
4,150 people
F 28 violations
East Donegal
4,048 people
26 violations
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,550

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 $2,550 (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

Mansfield Borough Mun Authority (EPA ID: PA2590038) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 4,100 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (50/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 43 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 43 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 11, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2025 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Chlorite Non-health-based Resolved
July 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2024 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform 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 9 No
E. coli Microbiological 5 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 5 No
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 4 Yes
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 3 No
Fluoride Inorganic 2 No
Contaminant 1075 Other Violation 2 No
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 2 No
Uranium Radionuclides 1 No
Chlorate Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Chloramine Disinfectant 1 No
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

Chlorite (EPA limit: 1 mg/L)

Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children At-risk groups: infants, developing fetuses, people with G6PD deficiency.

Removal methods: ferrous sulfate reduction, activated carbon, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00102 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

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

Need help with your water quality?

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

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Mansfield Borough Mun Authority (PA2590038) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mansfield Borough Mun Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Mansfield Borough Mun Authority; its 43 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Mansfield Borough Mun Authority serve?

Mansfield Borough Mun Authority serves approximately 4,100 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Mansfield Borough Mun Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Mansfield Borough Mun Authority safe to drink?
Mansfield Borough Mun Authority has a D safety grade based on 43 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Mansfield Borough Mun Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Uranium, Lead and Copper 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 Mansfield Borough Mun Authority serve?
Mansfield Borough Mun Authority serves approximately 4,100 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Mansfield Borough Mun Authority's water source?
Mansfield Borough Mun Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mansfield Borough Mun Authority's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00102 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Mansfield Borough Mun Authority's service area?
The Mansfield Borough Mun Authority service area has a median household income of $64,729. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mansfield Borough Mun Authority get its water?
Mansfield Borough Mun 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. 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.). Mansfield Borough Mun Authority (PA): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa2590038/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Mansfield Borough Mun Authority (EPA ID: PA2590038) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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