Historical Compliance Records PA

Ohioville Boro Muni Authority

EPA ID: PA5040044 ยท 2,750 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ohioville Boro Muni Authority (PA5040044): 21 EPA violations in the last five years. Beyond the 21 historical violations on Ohioville Boro Muni Authority's EPA record, nothing remains open - the utility is currently compliant and supplies water to 2,750 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,750
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
21
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
7
Contaminants Flagged
$152K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,335
Median Household Income
7,091
Service Area Population
24%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
89%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ohioville Boro Muni Authority serves a community with a median household income of $68,335 and an estimated 7,091 residents across its service area. Approximately 89% 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

Ohioville 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

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

Detected Contaminants

How Ohioville Boro Muni Authority compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 9 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded. 2 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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Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 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

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,300

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 $3,300 (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

Ohioville Boro Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA5040044) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,750 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 21 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 21 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
December 11, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 9 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 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.

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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 Ohioville Boro Muni Authority (PA5040044) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ohioville Boro Muni Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Ohioville Boro Muni Authority; its 21 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Ohioville Boro Muni Authority serve?

Ohioville Boro Muni Authority serves approximately 2,750 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Ohioville Boro Muni Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Ohioville Boro Muni Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Revised Total Coliform Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule. 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 Ohioville Boro Muni Authority serve?
Ohioville Boro Muni Authority serves approximately 2,750 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Ohioville Boro Muni Authority's water source?
Ohioville 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 Ohioville Boro Muni Authority's service area?
The Ohioville Boro Muni Authority service area has a median household income of $68,335. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ohioville Boro Muni Authority get its water?
Ohioville 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.). Ohioville Boro Muni Authority (PA): 21 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa5040044/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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