Historical Compliance Records PA

Middleburg Municipal Authority

EPA ID: PA4550016 ยท 1,600 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Middleburg Municipal Authority (PA4550016): 26 EPA violations in the last five years. Over the tracked period, Middleburg Municipal Authority logged 26 EPA violations - each has been remedied, and the system now supplies 1,600 people in good standing.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,600
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
26
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
25
Contaminants Flagged
$194K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Middleburg Municipal Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,797
Median Household Income
8,110
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Middleburg Municipal Authority serves a community with a median household income of $61,797 and an estimated 8,110 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Middleburg Municipal Authority compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Bromate 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
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

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 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.

Chlorodibromomethane 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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1,600 people
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1,600 people
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Pawc Mid Monroe
1,580 people
0 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 $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 26 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Chlorite Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Chlorite Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Tribromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
PFOA PFAS 1 No
PFNA PFAS 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Trichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Monobromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromodichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 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.

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 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

What contaminants are in Middleburg Municipal Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Chlorodibromomethane, Bromate. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Middleburg Municipal Authority serve?
Middleburg Municipal Authority serves approximately 1,600 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Middleburg Municipal Authority's water source?
Middleburg Municipal Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Middleburg Municipal Authority's service area?
The Middleburg Municipal Authority service area has a median household income of $61,797. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Middleburg Municipal Authority get its water?
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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Middleburg Municipal Authority (PA): 26 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa4550016/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Middleburg Municipal Authority (EPA ID: PA4550016) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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