Water System Report PA

Petersburg Bor Water Authority

EPA ID: PA4310019 · 650 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA data: Petersburg Bor Water Authority — zero violations, five years, 650 served.

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

650
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$207K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Petersburg Bor Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,813
Median Household Income
2,104
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Petersburg Bor Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $72,813 and an estimated 2,104 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% 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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Petersburg Bor Water 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Huntingdon 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

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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.

System Overview

Petersburg Bor Water Authority (EPA ID: PA4310019) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 650 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 16669 in Petersburg.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

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

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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

ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Petersburg Bor Water Authority (PA4310019) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Petersburg Bor Water Authority water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Petersburg Bor Water Authority has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Petersburg Bor Water Authority serve?

Petersburg Bor Water Authority serves approximately 650 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Petersburg Bor Water Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
0
Unknown Material
259
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: 650
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

Should I use a water filter?
Petersburg Bor Water Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Petersburg Bor Water Authority serve?
Petersburg Bor Water Authority serves approximately 650 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Petersburg Bor Water Authority's water source?
Petersburg Bor Water Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Petersburg Bor Water Authority's service area?
The Petersburg Bor Water Authority service area has a median household income of $72,813. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Petersburg Bor Water Authority get its water?
Petersburg Bor Water 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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