Middleburg Municipal Authority
EPA ID: PA4550016 · 1,600 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Middleburg Municipal Authority (PA4550016): 26 violations on record since 2021. Although 26 violations appeared on Middleburg Municipal Authority's record, each is listed as resolved; the system serves about 1,600 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Middleburg Municipal Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Middleburg Municipal Authority have a median household income of $61,797 and about 8,110 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Middleburg Municipal 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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Middleburg Municipal Authority (EPA ID: PA4550016) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,600 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 17842 in Middleburg.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | CARBON, TOTAL | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | CARBON, TOTAL | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Xylenes, Total | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | DICHLOROMETHANE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | o-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | p-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | 1,2-Dichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Carbon tetrachloride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | 1,2-Dichloropropane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Trichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARBON, TOTAL | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Xylenes, Total | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| DICHLOROMETHANE | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| o-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| p-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.003 mg/L (1996-06-30).
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 17842 - Middleburg
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Middleburg Municipal Authority (PA4550016) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Middleburg Municipal Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Middleburg Municipal Authority; its 26 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Middleburg Municipal Authority serve?
Middleburg Municipal Authority serves approximately 1,600 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does Middleburg Municipal Authority get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Middleburg Municipal Authority (PA): 26 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa4550016/
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