Historical Compliance Records PA

Bally Muni Water Works

EPA ID: PA3060002 ยท 2,146 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Bally Muni Water Works (PA3060002): 32 violations on record since 2021. Bally Muni Water Works's EPA record lists 32 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 2,146 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,146
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
32
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 1996-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
32
Contaminants Flagged
$273K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bally Muni Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$86,250
Median Household Income
24,899
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
24%
Disadvantaged Population
35th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Bally Muni Water Works have a median household income of $86,250 and about 24,899 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 69% 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

Bally Muni Water Works'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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
68th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 68th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 6 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state drinking-water standard (enforceable)); check current state rules: PFOA: 14 ppt, PFOS: 18 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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2,176 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $300
Total Estimated Cost $600

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)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Bally Muni Water Works (EPA ID: PA3060002) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,146 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 32 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 32 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
February 1, 2023 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2023 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Endrin Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 BHC-GAMMA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Methoxychlor Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Toxaphene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Dalapon Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Diquat Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Endothall Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Glyphosate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 OXAMYL Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Simazine Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Picloram Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Dinoseb Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Carbofuran Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Atrazine Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 LASSO Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Endrin Other Violation 1 No
BHC-GAMMA Other Violation 1 No
Methoxychlor Other Violation 1 No
Toxaphene Other Violation 1 No
Dalapon Other Violation 1 No
Diquat Other Violation 1 No
Endothall Other Violation 1 No
Glyphosate Other Violation 1 No
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate Other Violation 1 No
OXAMYL Other Violation 1 No
Simazine Other Violation 1 No
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Picloram Other Violation 1 No
Dinoseb Other Violation 1 No
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene 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

4 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

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 Bally Muni Water Works (PA3060002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bally Muni Water Works water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Bally Muni Water Works; its 32 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Bally Muni Water Works serve?

Bally Muni Water Works serves approximately 2,146 people across 4 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Bally Muni Water Works get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 32 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 Bally Muni Water Works serve? ▼
Bally Muni Water Works serves approximately 2,146 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Bally Muni Water Works's water source? ▼
Bally Muni Water Works draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bally Muni Water Works'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 Bally Muni Water Works? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Bally Muni Water Works have a median household income of $86,250 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bally Muni Water Works get its water? ▼
Bally Muni Water Works'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.). Bally Muni Water Works (PA): 32 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa3060002/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Bally Muni Water Works (EPA ID: PA3060002) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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