Historical Compliance Records PA

Carrolltown Boro Muni Authority

EPA ID: PA4110004 · 850 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Carrolltown Boro Muni Authority (PA4110004): 20 violations on record since 2021. Over the period covered by EPA data, Carrolltown Boro Muni Authority recorded 20 violations, each listed as resolved; the utility serves 850 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C · 67
Avg Safety Score
850
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
20
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.005 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 1996-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
16
Contaminants Flagged
$153K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: C

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$65,026
Median Household Income
11,234
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
43%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
81%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Carrolltown Boro Muni Authority have a median household income of $65,026 and about 11,234 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 81% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 43% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Carrolltown Boro Muni Authority'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

62 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 85% 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. 1 detection recorded.

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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

17 violations
7 violations
Pawc Corner
857 people
3 violations
C 5 violations
4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Lead Pipe Replacement $2,280
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $3,130

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 $3,130 (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

Carrolltown Boro Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA4110004) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 850 people from groundwater sources.

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

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

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 20 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 20 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
August 1, 2025 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2025 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2024 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2023 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2023 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Asbestos Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Arsenic Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Cadmium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Chromium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 CYANIDE Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Mercury Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 CYANIDE Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Antimony, Total Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Beryllium, Total Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Thallium, Total Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 4 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Arsenic Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Arsenic Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Barium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Cadmium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
CYANIDE Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Chromium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Antimony, Total Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Chromium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
CYANIDE Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Antimony, Total Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Beryllium, Total Other Violation 1 No
Thallium, Total Other Violation 1 No
Asbestos Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.005 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

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

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 Carrolltown Boro Muni Authority (PA4110004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carrolltown Boro Muni Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Carrolltown Boro Muni Authority; its 20 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Carrolltown Boro Muni Authority serve?

Carrolltown Boro Muni Authority serves approximately 850 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Carrolltown Boro Muni Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Carrolltown Boro Muni Authority safe to drink? ▼
Carrolltown Boro Muni Authority has 20 recorded violations since 2021. The C shown is a ZIP-area score, not a grade for this utility; see the violation table for what was violated.
Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 20 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 Carrolltown Boro Muni Authority serve? ▼
Carrolltown Boro Muni Authority serves approximately 850 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Carrolltown Boro Muni Authority's water source? ▼
Carrolltown Boro Muni Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Carrolltown Boro Muni Authority's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.005 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 Carrolltown Boro Muni Authority? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Carrolltown Boro Muni Authority have a median household income of $65,026 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 43% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Carrolltown Boro Muni Authority get its water? ▼
Carrolltown Boro Muni Authority'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.). Carrolltown Boro Muni Authority (PA): 20 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa4110004/
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