Historical Compliance Records PA

Bonneauville Muni Water Authority

EPA ID: PA7010012 ยท 2,730 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bonneauville Muni Water Authority (PA7010012): 6 EPA violations in the last five years. Even though Bonneauville Muni Water Authority accumulated 6 violations over five years, all have been formally resolved - the provider currently meets EPA standards for 2,730 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,730
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
5
Contaminants Flagged
$256K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$79,164
Median Household Income
109,853
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
43th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bonneauville Muni Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $79,164 and an estimated 109,853 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% 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

Bonneauville Muni Water 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
45th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
63th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 63th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Bonneauville Muni Water Authority compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Copper 1 mg/L (77% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 1.3 mg/L
Combined Radium 1 pCi/L (20% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 5 pCi/L

What This Means For You

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

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

Contaminant 0700 at 1 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. 18 detections recorded. 6 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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Lead 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

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,350
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $575
Total Estimated Cost $3,125

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 $3,125 (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

Bonneauville Muni Water Authority (EPA ID: PA7010012) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,730 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 6 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 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, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 11, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Copper Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 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 2 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Copper Inorganic 1 No
Combined Radium Radionuclides 1 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 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 Bonneauville Muni Water Authority (PA7010012) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bonneauville Muni Water Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Bonneauville Muni Water Authority; its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Bonneauville Muni Water Authority serve?

Bonneauville Muni Water Authority serves approximately 2,730 people across 4 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Bonneauville Muni Water Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Bonneauville Muni Water Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Lead and Copper Rule, Contaminant 0700, Copper. 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 Bonneauville Muni Water Authority serve?
Bonneauville Muni Water Authority serves approximately 2,730 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Bonneauville Muni Water Authority's water source?
Bonneauville Muni Water Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bonneauville Muni Water Authority's service area?
The Bonneauville Muni Water Authority service area has a median household income of $79,164. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bonneauville Muni Water Authority get its water?
Bonneauville Muni Water 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.). Bonneauville Muni Water Authority (PA): 6 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa7010012/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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