Current Noncompliance PA 8 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

East Taylor Muni Authority

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for East Taylor Muni Authority (PA4110043): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. East Taylor Muni Authority carries 1 open EPA violation that remain unresolved in the federal system - approximately 3,152 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,152
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
24
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
8
Contaminants Flagged
$105K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,226
Median Household Income
16,638
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
86%
Pre-1986 Housing

The East Taylor Muni Authority serves a community with a median household income of $59,226 and an estimated 16,638 residents across its service area. Approximately 86% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 43% 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

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
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 99% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How East Taylor Muni Authority compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 9 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Uranium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.03 mg/L
Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Uranium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.03 mg/L. Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk. 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.

Lead and Copper Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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 Property Value Decline $5,260

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $20,260 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

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 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 10, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Uranium Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
August 10, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 9 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 5 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 5 No
Uranium Radionuclides 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
E. coli Microbiological 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Health Risk Details

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

Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

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

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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 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

What contaminants are in East Taylor Muni Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Uranium, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead and Copper Rule. 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 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.
What is the demographic profile of East Taylor Muni Authority's service area?
The East Taylor Muni Authority service area has a median household income of $59,226. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, 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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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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