Historical Compliance Records PA

Industry Boro Muni Authority

EPA ID: PA5040036 · 1,865 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Industry Boro Muni Authority (PA5040036): 10 EPA violations in the last five years. Industry Boro Muni Authority's record shows 10 remedied violations - all cleared, currently compliant, 1,865 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

F · 39
Avg Safety Score
1,865
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
10
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
7
Contaminants Flagged
$212K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade F

Service Area Demographics

$75,696
Median Household Income
18,515
Service Area Population
24%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
85%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Industry Boro Muni Authority serves a community with a median household income of $75,696 and an estimated 18,515 residents across its service area. Approximately 85% 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

Industry 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

66 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 96% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Industry Boro Muni Authority compares to EPA limits

Selenium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.05 mg/L
Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage

What This Means For You

Selenium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.05 mg/L. Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Contaminant 0700 at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Gross Alpha at 1 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Radium-226 at 1 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.

Radium-228 at 1 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 12 detections recorded. 4 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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Selenium was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,000 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Industry Boro Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA5040036) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,865 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: F (39/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 10 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 10 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
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Selenium Non-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 4 No
Selenium Inorganic 1 No
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 1 No
Combined Radium Radionuclides 1 No
Radium-226 Radionuclides 1 No
Radium-228 Radionuclides 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 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.

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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 Industry Boro Muni Authority (PA5040036) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Industry Boro Muni Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Industry Boro Muni Authority; its 10 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Industry Boro Muni Authority serve?

Industry Boro Muni Authority serves approximately 1,865 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Industry Boro Muni Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Industry Boro Muni Authority safe to drink?
Industry Boro Muni Authority has a F safety grade based on 10 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Industry Boro Muni Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Selenium, Contaminant 0700, Gross Alpha, Radium-226. 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 Industry Boro Muni Authority serve?
Industry Boro Muni Authority serves approximately 1,865 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Industry Boro Muni Authority's water source?
Industry 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 Industry Boro Muni Authority's service area?
The Industry Boro Muni Authority service area has a median household income of $75,696. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Industry Boro Muni Authority get its water?
Industry 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.). Industry Boro Muni Authority (PA): 10 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa5040036/
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