Historical Compliance Records PA 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Mt Union Municipal Authority

EPA ID: PA4310016 ยท 5,801 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mt Union Municipal Authority (PA4310016): 2 past health-based violations, since resolved. Federal water data for Mt Union Municipal Authority logs 27 historical violations - all addressed and cleared, leaving the utility in current compliance for 5,801 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,801
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
27
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00104 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
21
Contaminants Flagged
$118K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$47,656
Median Household Income
5,131
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mt Union Municipal Authority serves a community with a median household income of $47,656 and an estimated 5,131 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Mt Union 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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 89% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mt Union Municipal Authority compares to EPA limits

Mercury 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment
Cadmium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen
Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Selenium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.05 mg/L
Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage

What This Means For You

Mercury at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Cadmium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

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.

Selenium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.05 mg/L. Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Mercury was detected in this water system. activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

C 4 violations
44 violations
2 violations
19 violations
Albion Borough
5,842 people
B 34 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Mt Union Municipal Authority (EPA ID: PA4310016) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 5,801 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 17066 in Mount Union.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 27 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 27 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
April 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
March 1, 2024 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
October 23, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Chlorite Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Copper Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2021 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Cadmium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Chromium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Selenium Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 3 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
E. coli Microbiological 2 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 2 No
Barium Inorganic 1 No
Cadmium Inorganic 1 No
Chromium Inorganic 1 No
Fluoride Inorganic 1 No
Selenium Inorganic 1 No
Nickel Inorganic 1 No
Nitrite Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1036 Other Violation 1 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Copper Inorganic 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00104 mg/L No N/A

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

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 the full compliance record for Mt Union Municipal Authority (PA4310016) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mt Union Municipal Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Mt Union Municipal Authority; its 27 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Mt Union Municipal Authority serve?

Mt Union Municipal Authority serves approximately 5,801 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Mt Union 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
348

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Mt Union Municipal Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Mercury, Cadmium, Lead, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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 Mt Union Municipal Authority serve?
Mt Union Municipal Authority serves approximately 5,801 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mt Union Municipal Authority's water source?
Mt Union Municipal Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mt Union Municipal Authority's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00104 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Mt Union Municipal Authority's service area?
The Mt Union Municipal Authority service area has a median household income of $47,656. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mt Union Municipal Authority get its water?
Mt Union 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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mt Union Municipal Authority (PA): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa4310016/
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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

Mt Union Municipal Authority (EPA ID: PA4310016) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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