Water System Report PA

Beaver Boro Muni Authority

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

Unlike many utilities its size, Beaver Boro Muni Authority carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 5,799 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

5,799
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
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.

💧 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.

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

About 2% of homes in Beaver County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

C 5 violations
C 16 violations
C 2 violations
D 0 violations
Albion Borough
5,842 people
B 10 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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,000 (one-time) vs. $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 violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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 Beaver Boro Muni Authority (PA5040009) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beaver Boro Muni Authority water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Beaver Boro Muni Authority has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

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
PFPeA 9.4 ppt
PFHxA 9.3 ppt
PFOA 7 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFBA 5.6 ppt

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

161
Confirmed Lead
90
Galvanized — Replacement Required
1,499
Unknown Material
98
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-06-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 5,799
Reported to Pennsylvania

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Beaver Boro Muni Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
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.
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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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