Historical Compliance Records PA

Rimersburg Boro Muni Authority

EPA ID: PA6160012 ยท 1,873 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Rimersburg Boro Muni Authority (PA6160012): 4 EPA violations in the last five years. EPA records: Rimersburg Boro Muni Authority, 4 past violations, all resolved, 1,873 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,873
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
3
Contaminants Flagged
$131K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$62,860
Median Household Income
10,083
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
53th
Poverty Percentile
65th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Rimersburg Boro Muni Authority serves a community with a median household income of $62,860 and an estimated 10,083 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 40% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Rimersburg 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
48th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
25th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

69 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 99% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Rimersburg Boro Muni Authority compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 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 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

4 violations
F 10 violations
1 violation
C 0 violations
17 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Lead Pipe Replacement Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,080
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,780

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,780 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Rimersburg Boro Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA6160012) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,873 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 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
November 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Rimersburg Boro Muni Authority (PA6160012) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rimersburg Boro Muni Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Rimersburg Boro Muni Authority; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Rimersburg Boro Muni Authority serve?

Rimersburg Boro Muni Authority serves approximately 1,873 people across 4 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Rimersburg Boro Muni Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Rimersburg Boro Muni Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Rimersburg Boro Muni Authority serve?
Rimersburg Boro Muni Authority serves approximately 1,873 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Rimersburg Boro Muni Authority's water source?
Rimersburg 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 Rimersburg Boro Muni Authority's service area?
The Rimersburg Boro Muni Authority service area has a median household income of $62,860. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Rimersburg Boro Muni Authority get its water?
Rimersburg 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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APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Rimersburg Boro Muni Authority (PA): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa6160012/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

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