Monitoring Violations PA

Mill Creek Area Mun Authority

EPA ID: PA4310050 · 1,108 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Since the flagged events, Mill Creek Area Mun Authority resolved all 3 violations — compliant today, 1,108 residents served.

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

C · 56
Avg Safety Score
1,108
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
3
Contaminants Flagged
$182K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mill Creek Area Mun Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$69,167
Median Household Income
17,545
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
63th
Poverty Percentile
87th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mill Creek Area Mun Authority serves a community with a median household income of $69,167 and an estimated 17,545 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% 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

Mill Creek Area Mun 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
43th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
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

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 97% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mill Creek Area Mun Authority compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Borough of Avondale
1,108 people
F 15 violations
Point Marion Boro
1,110 people
0 violations
D 6 violations
C 4 violations
Sandy Lake Boro
1,100 people
B 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,833
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $3,133

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,133 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Mill Creek Area Mun Authority (EPA ID: PA4310050) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,108 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: C (56/100)

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

Violation History

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

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Resolved
May 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule 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: 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 Mill Creek Area Mun Authority (PA4310050) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mill Creek Area Mun Authority water safe to drink?

Mill Creek Area Mun Authority has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Mill Creek Area Mun Authority serve?

Mill Creek Area Mun Authority serves approximately 1,108 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Mill Creek Area Mun 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
381
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: 1,108
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 Mill Creek Area Mun Authority safe to drink?
Mill Creek Area Mun Authority has a C safety grade based on 3 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Mill Creek Area Mun Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Revised Total Coliform Rule, Contaminant 0700. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Mill Creek Area Mun Authority serve?
Mill Creek Area Mun Authority serves approximately 1,108 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Mill Creek Area Mun Authority's water source?
Mill Creek Area Mun Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mill Creek Area Mun Authority's service area?
The Mill Creek Area Mun Authority service area has a median household income of $69,167. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mill Creek Area Mun Authority get its water?
Mill Creek Area Mun 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.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report →

3

Contact your utility

Mill Creek Area Mun Authority (EPA ID: PA4310050) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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