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
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mun Authority of Boro of Bedford Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
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.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Mun Authority of Boro of Bedford compares to EPA limits
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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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
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
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
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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.
- 15522 - Bedford
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.
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, 2023โ2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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
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