Historical Compliance Records PA

Mill Creek Area Mun Authority

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mill Creek Area Mun Authority (PA4310050): 4 EPA violations in the last five years. Since the flagged events, Mill Creek Area Mun Authority resolved all 4 violations - compliant today, 1,108 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,108
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
4
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

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.

๐Ÿ’ง 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
43th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

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
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 1 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.

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

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

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Borough of Avondale
1,108 people
19 violations
0 violations
5 violations
Sandy Lake Boro
1,100 people
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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.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 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
July 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

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.

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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?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Mill Creek Area Mun Authority; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Mill Creek Area Mun Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Contaminant 0700, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mill Creek Area Mun Authority (PA): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa4310050/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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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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