Historical Compliance Records PA 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Blairsville Muni Authority

EPA ID: PA5320006 ยท 4,023 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Blairsville Muni Authority (PA5320006): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Despite the 39 historical violations in its record, Blairsville Muni Authority has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 4,023 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D ยท 50
Avg Safety Score
4,023
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
39
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00721 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
29
Contaminants Flagged
$155K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$63,544
Median Household Income
9,563
Service Area Population
64%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Blairsville Muni Authority serves a community with a median household income of $63,544 and an estimated 9,563 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 64% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Blairsville 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 92% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Blairsville 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
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Bromate 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
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

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.

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.

Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

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.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

Find a certified water filter โ†’

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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

Blairsville Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA5320006) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 4,023 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 15717 in Blairsville.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (50/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 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 39 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 39 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 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2306 Non-health-based Resolved
October 31, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 30, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Resolved
September 30, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2023 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
July 11, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2022 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Chlorite Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2022 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2022 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Monochloroacetic 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
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 Yes
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 3 No
Contaminant 2306 Other Violation 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Barium Inorganic 1 No
PFOA PFAS 1 No
PFNA PFAS 1 No
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00721 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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 Blairsville Muni Authority (PA5320006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blairsville Muni Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Blairsville Muni Authority; its 39 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Blairsville Muni Authority serve?

Blairsville Muni Authority serves approximately 4,023 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Blairsville Muni Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
87

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†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Blairsville Muni Authority safe to drink?
Blairsville Muni Authority has a D safety grade based on 39 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Blairsville Muni Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Chlorodibromomethane, Bromate. 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 Blairsville Muni Authority serve?
Blairsville Muni Authority serves approximately 4,023 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Blairsville Muni Authority's water source?
Blairsville Muni Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Blairsville Muni Authority's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00721 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Blairsville Muni Authority's service area?
The Blairsville Muni Authority service area has a median household income of $63,544. EPA EJScreen data classifies 64% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Blairsville Muni Authority get its water?
Blairsville 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. 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.). Blairsville Muni Authority (PA): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa5320006/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Blairsville Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA5320006) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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