Millfair Heights Water System
EPA ID: PA6250075 · 390 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Millfair Heights Water System (PA6250075): 17 violations on record since 2021. Per the federal file, all 17 violations logged for Millfair Heights Water System carry a resolved status, and around 390 people get water from this system.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Millfair Heights Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Millfair Heights Water System have a median household income of $94,813 and about 34,441 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 35% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Millfair Heights Water System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania
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
Millfair Heights Water System (EPA ID: PA6250075) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 390 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Combined Uranium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | 2,3,7,8-TCDD | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 27, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2022 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2022 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Chlordane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Chlordane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 7 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 4 | No |
| Chlordane | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| 2,3,7,8-TCDD | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Gross Alpha | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Combined Uranium | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.0046 mg/L (1996-06-30).
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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 available EPA compliance records for Millfair Heights Water System (PA6250075) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Millfair Heights Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Millfair Heights Water System; its 17 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Millfair Heights Water System serve?
Millfair Heights Water System serves approximately 390 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Millfair Heights Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Millfair Heights Water System (PA): 17 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa6250075/
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-pa6250075,
author = {{ZipCheckup}},
title = {{Millfair Heights Water System (PA): 17 EPA Violations}},
year = {n.d.},
url = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa6250075/}
}
What You Can Do
Test your water
Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter →
Check your specific ZIP code
Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report →
Contact your utility
Millfair Heights Water System (EPA ID: PA6250075) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.