Current Noncompliance PA 8 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

East Taylor Muni Authority

EPA ID: PA4110043 ยท 3,152 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for East Taylor Muni Authority (PA4110043): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. EPA record snapshot: East Taylor Muni Authority, 1 open violation, 3,152 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,152
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
24
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
30037 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2000-12-31) - Above EPA Action Level
8
Contaminants Flagged
$105K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for East Taylor Muni Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$59,226
Median Household Income
16,638
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
43%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
86%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with East Taylor Muni Authority have a median household income of $59,226 and about 16,638 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 86% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

East Taylor Muni 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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

72 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 99% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

C 6 violations
10 violations
Quarryville Boro
3,150 people
2 violations
38 violations
3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
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)

Estimated Property Value Decline $5,260

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,130
10 years
$20,260
20 years
$40,520

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $20,260 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

East Taylor Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA4110043) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 3,152 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 23 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
December 11, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
February 10, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Asbestos Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
August 10, 2021 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Violation, Monitoring & Reporting 9 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 5 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 5 No
Asbestos Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Health Risk Details

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 30037 mg/L (2000-12-31).

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 East Taylor Muni Authority (PA4110043) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Taylor Muni Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does East Taylor Muni Authority serve?

East Taylor Muni Authority serves approximately 3,152 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does East Taylor Muni Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 24 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 East Taylor Muni Authority serve? ▼
East Taylor Muni Authority serves approximately 3,152 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is East Taylor Muni Authority's water source? ▼
East Taylor Muni Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in East Taylor Muni Authority's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 30037 mg/L (sample period ending 2000-12-31). This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with East Taylor Muni Authority? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to East Taylor Muni Authority have a median household income of $59,226 (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 East Taylor Muni Authority get its water? ▼
East Taylor Muni 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. 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.). East Taylor Muni Authority (PA): 8 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa4110043/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

East Taylor Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA4110043) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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