Hughesville Borough Water Authority
EPA ID: PA4410178 · 2,800 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hughesville Borough Water Authority (PA4410178): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. EPA records: Hughesville Borough Water Authority, 102 past violations, all resolved, 2,800 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Hughesville Borough Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Hughesville Borough Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $75,602 and an estimated 31,532 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 31% 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?
Hughesville Borough Water 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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Hughesville Borough Water Authority compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Atrazine at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Benzene at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.
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 12 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Atrazine was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Hughesville Borough Water Authority (EPA ID: PA4410178) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,800 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 33 resolved, 69 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 11, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 11, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2005 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2010 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2020 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2032 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2033 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2035 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2036 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Atrazine | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2040 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2041 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2042 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2046 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Benzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2051 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2063 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2065 | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 12 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 9 | No |
| Contaminant 2005 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2010 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2020 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2032 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2033 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2035 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2036 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Atrazine | Organic | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2040 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2041 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2042 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2046 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Benzene | Organic | 3 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0296 mg/L | Yes | 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.
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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 Hughesville Borough Water Authority (PA4410178) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hughesville Borough Water Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Hughesville Borough Water Authority; its 102 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Hughesville Borough Water Authority serve?
Hughesville Borough Water Authority serves approximately 2,800 people across 4 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Hughesville Borough Water Authority get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Hughesville Borough Water Authority (PA): 102 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa4410178/
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