Health Violations Found PA 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Millville Municipal Authority

EPA ID: PA4190017 · 969 people served · 5 ZIP codes

While corrective steps may be in progress, Millville Municipal Authority currently shows 2 EPA violations unresolved — serving a population of approximately 969.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

D · 44
Avg Safety Score
969
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
49
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.07435 mg/L
Max Lead Level — Exceeds Limit
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
14
Contaminants Flagged
$217K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 12 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Millville Municipal Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$66,250
Median Household Income
41,656
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
78th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Millville Municipal Authority serves a community with a median household income of $66,250 and an estimated 41,656 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Millville Municipal 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
48th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Millville Municipal Authority compares to EPA limits

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

What This Means For You

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.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Fecal Coliform at 10 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

E. coli at 8 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.

Contaminant 2383 at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

D 0 violations
D 34 violations
D 0 violations
0 violations
F 5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Lead Pipe Replacement Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,440
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Lead Pipe Replacement $780
Water Filtration $120
Total Estimated Cost $3,540

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.)

Lead Exposure — Child Lifetime Cost $10,000

Per affected child (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,280
10 years
$20,560
20 years
$41,120

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,540 (one-time) vs. $20,560 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

MILLVILLE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY (EPA ID: PA4190017) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 969 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (44/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

2 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 2 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 11, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2025 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Resolved
June 24, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Resolved
March 29, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
March 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2025 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Resolved
February 23, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
February 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
February 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
February 1, 2025 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
February 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Resolved
December 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 10 No
E. coli Microbiological 8 No
Contaminant 2383 Other Violation 7 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 5 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 5 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Contaminant 1085 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 2 Yes
Contaminant 2326 Other Violation 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Combined Radium Radionuclides 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
17859 0.07435 mg/L Yes N/A
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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 4 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Millville Municipal Authority (PA4190017) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Millville Municipal Authority water safe to drink?

Millville Municipal Authority has recorded 2 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Millville Municipal Authority serve?

Millville Municipal Authority serves approximately 969 people across 5 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Millville Municipal Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
370
Unknown Material
0
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2006-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 969
Reported to Pennsylvania

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Millville Municipal Authority safe to drink?
Millville Municipal Authority has a D safety grade based on 49 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Millville Municipal Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Fecal Coliform, E. coli. 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 Millville Municipal Authority serve?
Millville Municipal Authority serves approximately 969 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Millville Municipal Authority's water source?
Millville Municipal Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Millville Municipal Authority's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.07435 mg/L. 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 Millville Municipal Authority's service area?
The Millville Municipal Authority service area has a median household income of $66,250. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Millville Municipal Authority get its water?
Millville Municipal 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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Millville Municipal Authority (EPA ID: PA4190017) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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