Water System Report PA

Shirleysburg Muni Authority

EPA ID: PA4310027 · 225 people served · 1 ZIP code

Shirleysburg Muni Authority's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 225 residents year after year.

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

225
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$215K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$46,080
Median Household Income
1,097
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Shirleysburg Muni Authority serves a community with a median household income of $46,080 and an estimated 1,097 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% 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?

Groundwater

Shirleysburg Muni Authority's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.

Low 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

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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

Shirleysburg Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA4310027) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 225 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 17260 in Shirleysburg.

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 Shirleysburg Muni Authority (PA4310027) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shirleysburg Muni Authority water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Shirleysburg Muni Authority serve?

Shirleysburg Muni Authority serves approximately 225 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Shirleysburg Muni Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
73
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
Population served: 225
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?
Shirleysburg Muni Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Shirleysburg Muni Authority serve?
Shirleysburg Muni Authority serves approximately 225 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Shirleysburg Muni Authority's water source?
Shirleysburg Muni Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Shirleysburg Muni Authority's service area?
The Shirleysburg Muni Authority service area has a median household income of $46,080. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Shirleysburg Muni Authority get its water?
Shirleysburg Muni Authority's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.
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