Beaver Falls Muni Authority
EPA ID: PA5040012 · 49,500 people served · 11 ZIP codes
Unlike fully compliant utilities, Beaver Falls Muni Authority has 5 outstanding EPA violations for approximately 49,500 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 6 (2023) to 5 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Beaver Falls Muni Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Beaver Falls Muni Authority serves a community with a median household income of $68,375 and an estimated 99,826 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Beaver Falls Muni 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.
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 69th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Beaver Falls Muni Authority compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 4 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 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Uranium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.03 mg/L. Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Contaminant 0700 at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Chlorite at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L. Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children. Consider ferrous sulfate reduction filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 33 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 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
Beaver Falls Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA5040012) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 49,500 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 11 ZIP codes across 11 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: D (48/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2024 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| November 1, 2023 | E. coli | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| November 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 24, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 10, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 11, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 8 | Yes |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 4 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Copper | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Uranium | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | Yes |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree 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.
- 15009 — Beaver
- 15010 — Beaver Falls
- 15027 — Conway
- 15042 — Freedom
- 15066 — New Brighton
- 15074 — Rochester
- 16115 — Darlington
- 16117 — Ellwood City
- 16136 — Koppel
- 16141 — New Galilee
- 16157 — Wampum
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Beaver Falls Muni Authority (PA5040012) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beaver Falls Muni Authority water safe to drink?
Beaver Falls Muni Authority has recorded 4 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Beaver Falls Muni Authority serve?
Beaver Falls Muni Authority serves approximately 49,500 people across 11 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Beaver Falls Muni Authority get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
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 →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
Test your water
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Contact your utility
Beaver Falls Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA5040012) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.