Historical Compliance Records PA

Mun Authority of Boro of Bedford

EPA ID: PA4050002 ยท 5,127 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mun Authority of Boro of Bedford (PA4050002): 19 EPA violations in the last five years. While 19 violations did appear in Mun Authority of Boro of Bedford's five-year monitoring record, none remain unresolved - the utility has returned to full compliance and continues to serve approximately 5,127 residents under all current EPA drinking water standards.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,127
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
19
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00111 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
18
Contaminants Flagged
$198K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mun Authority of Boro of Bedford Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$62,679
Median Household Income
10,865
Service Area Population
36%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mun Authority of Boro of Bedford serves a community with a median household income of $62,679 and an estimated 10,865 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 36% 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

Mun Authority of Boro of Bedford'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 91% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mun Authority of Boro of Bedford compares to EPA limits

Mercury 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment
Cadmium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen
Selenium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.05 mg/L
Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Chromium 1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L)
Stomach & intestinal cancer (known carcinogen)

What This Means For You

Mercury at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Cadmium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Selenium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.05 mg/L. Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

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.

Chromium at 1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L). Stomach & intestinal cancer (known carcinogen). Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Mercury was detected in this water system. activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

2 violations
D 8 violations
F 36 violations
B 2 violations
D 50 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 $2,400 (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

Mun Authority of Boro of Bedford (EPA ID: PA4050002) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 5,127 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 15522 in Bedford.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 19 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 18 resolved, 1 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
January 1, 2026 Contaminant 2063 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Cadmium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Chromium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Selenium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Nickel Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Nitrite Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1036 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1045 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Mercury Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1075 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1085 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Barium Inorganic 2 No
Cadmium Inorganic 1 No
Chromium Inorganic 1 No
Fluoride Inorganic 1 No
Selenium Inorganic 1 No
Nickel Inorganic 1 No
Nitrite Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1036 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 1 No
Mercury Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1075 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 1085 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2063 Other Violation 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00111 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 Mun Authority of Boro of Bedford (PA4050002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mun Authority of Boro of Bedford water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Mun Authority of Boro of Bedford; its 19 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Mun Authority of Boro of Bedford serve?

Mun Authority of Boro of Bedford serves approximately 5,127 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Mun Authority of Boro of Bedford 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

What contaminants are in Mun Authority of Boro of Bedford's water?
Detected contaminants include Mercury, Cadmium, Selenium, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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 Mun Authority of Boro of Bedford serve?
Mun Authority of Boro of Bedford serves approximately 5,127 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mun Authority of Boro of Bedford's water source?
Mun Authority of Boro of Bedford draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mun Authority of Boro of Bedford's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00111 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Mun Authority of Boro of Bedford's service area?
The Mun Authority of Boro of Bedford service area has a median household income of $62,679. EPA EJScreen data classifies 36% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mun Authority of Boro of Bedford get its water?
Mun Authority of Boro of Bedford'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mun Authority of Boro of Bedford (PA): 19 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa4050002/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Mun Authority of Boro of Bedford (EPA ID: PA4050002) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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