Monitoring Violations PA

Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority

EPA ID: PA4290005 · 2,000 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority shows 4 active EPA violations in the federal database for a service population of approximately 2,000.

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

D · 48
Avg Safety Score
2,000
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
20
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
10
Contaminants Flagged
$201K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 1 (2023). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$69,688
Median Household Income
9,926
Service Area Population
2%
Disadvantaged Population
58th
Poverty Percentile
76th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority serves a community with a median household income of $69,688 and an estimated 9,926 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% 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

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
14th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
36th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 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 2 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.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Fecal Coliform at 4 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Contaminant 2959 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.014 ppt, PFOS: 0.018 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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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

F 6 violations
D 13 violations
Duncannon Muni Water
2,000 people
F 21 violations
D 2 violations
Desales University
2,000 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $960
PFAS Treatment $100
Total Estimated Cost $2,260

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.)

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 $2,260 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

MCCONNELLSBURG BORO MUNI AUTH (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 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (48/100)

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

Violation History

20 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2959 Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 7 No
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 4 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Contaminant 2959 Other Violation 1 No
Combined Radium Radionuclides 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No
E. coli Microbiological 1 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs 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 Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority (PA4290005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority water safe to drink?

Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority serve?

Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority serves approximately 2,000 people across 5 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

PFAS Substances Detected in This System

This water system's Consumer Confidence Report disclosed the following PFAS compounds. Levels are from the utility's most recent reporting cycle.

Substance Detected level EPA limit Status
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
12.5 ppt 4 ppt Above EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
3.72 ppt 4 ppt Below EPA limit

In April 2024, EPA finalized the first National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six PFAS. Public water systems have until 2029 to comply. EPA — PFAS regulation overview →

Source: Consumer Confidence Report disclosed by MCCONNELLSBURG BORO MUNI AUTH.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. PFAS detection data is sourced from public Consumer Confidence Reports filed by the utility itself.

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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
809
Unknown Material
130
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 1996-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,000
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 Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority safe to drink?
Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority has a D safety grade based on 20 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Fecal Coliform. 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 Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority serve?
Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority serves approximately 2,000 people with drinking water across 5 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.
What is the demographic profile of Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority's service area?
The Mcconnellsburg Boro Muni Authority service area has a median household income of $69,688. 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. 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

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

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