Belfast Twp Muni Authority
EPA ID: PA4290004 · 276 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Belfast Twp Muni Authority (PA4290004): 22 violations on record since 2021. Over the period covered by EPA data, Belfast Twp Muni Authority recorded 22 violations, each listed as resolved; the utility serves 276 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Belfast Twp Muni Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Belfast Twp Muni Authority have a median household income of $77,917 and about 2,917 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Belfast Twp Muni 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Belfast Twp Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA4290004) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 276 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 17267 in Warfordsburg.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 22 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2023 | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Xylenes, Total | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | DICHLOROMETHANE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | o-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | p-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | 1,2-Dichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Carbon tetrachloride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | 1,2-Dichloropropane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Trichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Tetrachloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | CHLOROBENZENE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Benzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Toluene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Ethylbenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Styrene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Xylenes, Total | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| DICHLOROMETHANE | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| o-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| p-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Trichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.001 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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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.
- 17267 - Warfordsburg
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Belfast Twp Muni Authority (PA4290004) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Belfast Twp Muni Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Belfast Twp Muni Authority; its 22 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Belfast Twp Muni Authority serve?
Belfast Twp Muni Authority serves approximately 276 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does Belfast Twp Muni Authority get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Belfast Twp Muni Authority (PA): 22 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa4290004/
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