Water System Report PA

Middlesex Twp Muni Authority

EPA ID: PA7210063 · 3,527 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Over five tracked years, Middlesex Twp Muni Authority has stayed completely violation-free for its 3,527 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

3,527
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$251K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 1 (2023). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$77,892
Median Household Income
61,978
Service Area Population
6%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Middlesex Twp Muni Authority serves a community with a median household income of $77,892 and an estimated 61,978 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Middlesex Twp 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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

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

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 78% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 11 detections recorded. 4 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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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

C 16 violations
D 6 violations
C 10 violations
B 0 violations
C 35 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

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

Middlesex Twp Muni Authority (EPA ID: PA7210063) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 3,527 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 Middlesex Twp Muni Authority (PA7210063) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Middlesex Twp Muni Authority water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Middlesex Twp Muni Authority has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Middlesex Twp Muni Authority serve?

Middlesex Twp Muni Authority serves approximately 3,527 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Middlesex Twp Muni Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
116

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
3
Galvanized — Replacement Required
214
Unknown Material
988
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-06-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,527
Reported to Pennsylvania

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Middlesex Twp Muni Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Middlesex Twp Muni Authority serve?
Middlesex Twp Muni Authority serves approximately 3,527 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Middlesex Twp Muni Authority's water source?
Middlesex Twp Muni Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Middlesex Twp Muni Authority's service area?
The Middlesex Twp Muni Authority service area has a median household income of $77,892. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Middlesex Twp Muni Authority get its water?
Middlesex Twp 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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