Current Noncompliance PA 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Blacklick Valley Muni Authority

EPA ID: PA4110077 ยท 1,650 people served ยท 6 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Blacklick Valley Muni Authority (PA4110077): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Blacklick Valley Muni Authority | open status in EPA data: 1 violation | people served: about 1,650.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 67
Avg Safety Score
1,650
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
6
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.017 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2016-12-31) - Above EPA Action Level
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
3
Contaminants Flagged
$97K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Blacklick Valley Muni Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

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

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$62,636
Median Household Income
14,774
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
39%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
72th
Energy Burden Percentile
81%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Blacklick Valley Muni Authority have a median household income of $62,636 and about 14,774 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, 39% 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

Blacklick Valley 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
47th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

73 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 90% 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. 2 detections 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 โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

29 violations
0 violations
4 violations
Elverson Water Company
1,641 people
D 17 violations
9 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Lead Pipe Replacement $4,850
Water Filtration $450
PFAS Treatment $167
Total Estimated Cost $5,467

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 $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Lead Exposure - Child Lifetime Cost $10,000

Per affected child (estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,945
10 years
$15,890
20 years
$31,780

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $5,467 (one-time) vs. $15,890 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

Blacklick Valley Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA4110077) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,650 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

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

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 6 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

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: 5 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
November 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 10, 2021 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 3 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 1 Yes

Health Risk Details

E. coli (EPA limit: MCLG of zero; positive samples require repeat testing under the Revised Total Coliform Rule)

Some E. coli strains can cause severe GI illness and kidney failure, especially in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): UV disinfection, chlorination, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.017 mg/L Yes 2016-12-31
Lead exceeds EPA action level in at least one sampling location. Consider using a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or NSF/ANSI 58 filter rated for lead removal.

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 6 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1. 4 of 6 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 Blacklick Valley Muni Authority (PA4110077) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blacklick Valley 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 Blacklick Valley Muni Authority serve?

Blacklick Valley Muni Authority serves approximately 1,650 people across 6 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Blacklick Valley Muni Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Blacklick Valley Muni Authority safe to drink? ▼
Blacklick Valley Muni Authority has 6 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 6 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 Blacklick Valley Muni Authority serve? ▼
Blacklick Valley Muni Authority serves approximately 1,650 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Blacklick Valley Muni Authority's water source? ▼
Blacklick Valley Muni Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Blacklick Valley Muni Authority's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.017 mg/L (sample period ending 2016-12-31). 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 Blacklick Valley Muni Authority? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Blacklick Valley Muni Authority have a median household income of $62,636 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 39% 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 Blacklick Valley Muni Authority get its water? ▼
Blacklick Valley 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.). Blacklick Valley Muni Authority (PA): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa4110077/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-pa4110077,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Blacklick Valley Muni Authority (PA): 1 Health Violation}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa4110077/}
}

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

Blacklick Valley Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA4110077) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

Home › Water Systems › Pennsylvania › Blacklick Valley Muni Authority

Get safety alerts for Blacklick Valley Muni Authority, Pennsylvania

Free updates when EPA data changes for this area. No spam.

Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy.

Share This Page

X Facebook
Concerned about lead? Check your risk Free tool - no phone call required.