Current Noncompliance PA

Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority

EPA ID: PA4290005 ยท 2,000 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority (PA4290005): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority, 2 violations are listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 2,000 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,000
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
69
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.005 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 1996-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
40
Contaminants Flagged
$226K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$82,434
Median Household Income
7,584
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
4%
Disadvantaged Population
57th
Poverty Percentile
73th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority have a median household income of $82,434 and about 7,584 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Mcconnellsburg Boro 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
17th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% 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. 1 detection 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

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1 violation
10 violations
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Duncannon Muni Water
2,000 people
50 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $800

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 $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $800 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA4290005) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,000 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 67 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
April 11, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 11, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2026 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2026 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2026 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2025 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2025 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2025 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring & Reporting 6 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 5 No
Combined Radium Radionuclides 4 No
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 3 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Monitoring & Reporting 3 No
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 3 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 3 No
Dalapon Other Violation 2 No
Diquat Other Violation 2 No
Picloram Other Violation 2 No
Dinoseb Other Violation 2 No
2,4-D Other Violation 2 No
2,4,5-TP Other Violation 2 No
Pentachlorophenol Other Violation 2 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 2 No

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.005 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

3 of 3 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 Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority (PA4290005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority serve?

Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority serves approximately 2,000 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 69 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 Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority serve? ▼
Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority serves approximately 2,000 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority's water source? ▼
Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.005 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 Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority have a median household income of $82,434 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority get its water? ▼
Mcconnellsburg Boro 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.). Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority (PA): 69 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa4290005/
BibTeX
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  title  = {{Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority (PA): 69 EPA Violations}},
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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

Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA4290005) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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