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Milesburg Borough Water Authority

EPA ID: PA4140083 ยท 2,750 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Milesburg Borough Water Authority (PA4140083): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Milesburg Borough Water Authority has 1 EPA violation listed as open in the reviewed federal record - approximately 2,750 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,750
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
13
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.012 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 1996-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
11
Contaminants Flagged
$169K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Milesburg Borough Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$54,156
Median Household Income
6,662
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
20%
Disadvantaged Population
45th
Poverty Percentile
65th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Milesburg Borough Water Authority have a median household income of $54,156 and about 6,662 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Milesburg Borough Water 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
75th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 75th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

89 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 91% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Milesburg Borough Water Authority (EPA ID: PA4140083) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,750 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 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: 12 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
October 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Endrin Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 BHC-GAMMA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Methoxychlor Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 LASSO Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Heptachlor Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Heptachlor epoxide Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 HEXACHLOROBENZENE Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 TTHM Non-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) Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Endrin Other Violation 1 No
BHC-GAMMA Other Violation 1 No
Methoxychlor Other Violation 1 No
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Other Violation 1 No
LASSO Other Violation 1 No
Heptachlor Other Violation 1 No
Heptachlor epoxide Other Violation 1 No
HEXACHLOROBENZENE Other Violation 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.012 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 1.

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 Milesburg Borough Water Authority (PA4140083) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milesburg Borough Water 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 Milesburg Borough Water Authority serve?

Milesburg Borough Water Authority serves approximately 2,750 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Milesburg Borough Water Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 13 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 Milesburg Borough Water Authority serve? ▼
Milesburg Borough Water Authority serves approximately 2,750 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Milesburg Borough Water Authority's water source? ▼
Milesburg Borough Water Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Milesburg Borough Water Authority's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.012 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 Milesburg Borough Water Authority? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Milesburg Borough Water Authority have a median household income of $54,156 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Milesburg Borough Water Authority get its water? ▼
Milesburg Borough Water 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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Milesburg Borough Water Authority (PA): 13 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa4140083/
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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

Milesburg Borough Water Authority (EPA ID: PA4140083) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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