Historical Compliance Records PA

Mifflintown Muni Authority

EPA ID: PA4340008 ยท 4,450 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mifflintown Muni Authority (PA4340008): 6 EPA violations in the last five years. EPA records: Mifflintown Muni Authority, 6 past violations, all resolved, 4,450 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,450
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00269 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
4
Contaminants Flagged
$208K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$62,237
Median Household Income
12,118
Service Area Population
60%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mifflintown Muni Authority serves a community with a median household income of $62,237 and an estimated 12,118 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 60% 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

Mifflintown Muni 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
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

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

Detected Contaminants

How Mifflintown Muni Authority compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Chlorite 1 mg/L (100% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 1 mg/L
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children
Nickel 2 mg/L (secondary standard: 2.0 mg/L) (50% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 4 mg/L (secondary standard: 2.0 mg/L)
Tooth & bone damage at high levels

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

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) 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

C 15 violations
D 21 violations
2 violations
D 0 violations
C 93 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 $200
Total Estimated Cost $2,600

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,600 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Mifflintown Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA4340008) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 4,450 people from surface water sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 6 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 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
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Chlorite Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Nickel Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Nickel Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Nickel Inorganic 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00269 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

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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 Mifflintown Muni Authority (PA4340008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mifflintown Muni Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Mifflintown Muni Authority; its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Mifflintown Muni Authority serve?

Mifflintown Muni Authority serves approximately 4,450 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Mifflintown Muni 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
116

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 Mifflintown Muni Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chlorite, Nickel. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Mifflintown Muni Authority serve?
Mifflintown Muni Authority serves approximately 4,450 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Mifflintown Muni Authority's water source?
Mifflintown Muni Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mifflintown Muni Authority's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00269 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Mifflintown Muni Authority's service area?
The Mifflintown Muni Authority service area has a median household income of $62,237. EPA EJScreen data classifies 60% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mifflintown Muni Authority get its water?
Mifflintown Muni 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mifflintown Muni Authority (PA): 6 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa4340008/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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