Historical Compliance Records PA

Beaver Boro Muni Authority

EPA ID: PA5040009 ยท 5,799 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Beaver Boro Muni Authority (PA5040009): PFAS sampling above the current EPA limit (UCMR5). The five-year EPA compliance file for Beaver Boro Muni Authority contains 44 violations, each documented and subsequently closed - the utility now operates in full compliance and continues to supply approximately 5,799 residents with water meeting current federal standards, including both health-based and monitoring requirements.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,799
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
44
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0026 mg/L
Max Lead Level
40
Contaminants Flagged
$245K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$83,629
Median Household Income
15,610
Service Area Population
24%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
77%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Beaver Boro Muni Authority serves a community with a median household income of $83,629 and an estimated 15,610 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Beaver Boro Muni 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

73 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Beaver Boro Muni 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
Mercury 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive 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.

Mercury at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

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.

Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.014 ppt, PFOS: 0.018 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Mercury was detected in this water system. activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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C 4 violations
27 violations
2 violations
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5,842 people
B 34 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,000 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Beaver Boro Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA5040009) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 5,799 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 15009 in Beaver.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 44 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 44 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, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Copper Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Cadmium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Chromium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Selenium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Nickel Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Nitrite Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 1036 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 1045 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Mercury Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 1075 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 1085 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Dichloroacetic 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
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
Barium Inorganic 1 No
Cadmium Inorganic 1 No
Chromium Inorganic 1 No
Fluoride Inorganic 1 No
Selenium Inorganic 1 No
Nickel Inorganic 1 No
Nitrite Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1036 Other Violation 1 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Copper Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0026 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.

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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 Beaver Boro Muni Authority (PA5040009) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beaver Boro Muni Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Beaver Boro Muni Authority; its 44 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Beaver Boro Muni Authority serve?

Beaver Boro Muni Authority serves approximately 5,799 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Beaver Boro Muni Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
58
Detections
16
Latest sample
11/18/2024
Highest analyte
PFHxS: 28.2 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFHxS 28.2 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFBS 15.6 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 9.4 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 9.3 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOA 7 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFBA 5.6 ppt โ€” โ€”

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 Beaver Boro Muni Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Mercury, Chlorodibromomethane. 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 Beaver Boro Muni Authority serve?
Beaver Boro Muni Authority serves approximately 5,799 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Beaver Boro Muni Authority's water source?
Beaver Boro Muni Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Beaver Boro Muni Authority's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0026 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Beaver Boro Muni Authority's service area?
The Beaver Boro Muni Authority service area has a median household income of $83,629. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Beaver Boro Muni Authority get its water?
Beaver Boro Muni 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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Beaver Boro Muni Authority (PA): 44 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa5040009/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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