Historical Compliance Records PA

Antrim Township Municipal Authority

EPA ID: PA7280063 ยท 1,149 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Antrim Township Municipal Authority (PA7280063): 17 EPA violations in the last five years. The five-year EPA compliance file for Antrim Township Municipal Authority contains 17 violations, each documented and subsequently closed - the utility now operates in full compliance and continues to supply approximately 1,149 residents with water meeting current federal standards, including both health-based and monitoring requirements.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,149
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
17
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
16
Contaminants Flagged
$266K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Antrim Township Municipal Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$87,245
Median Household Income
20,335
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Antrim Township Municipal Authority serves a community with a median household income of $87,245 and an estimated 20,335 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Antrim Township Municipal 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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Antrim Township Municipal Authority compares to EPA limits

Mercury 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment
Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Cadmium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen
Selenium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.05 mg/L
Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage
Chromium 1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L)
Stomach & intestinal cancer (known carcinogen)

What This Means For You

Mercury at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Cadmium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Selenium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.05 mg/L. Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Chromium at 1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L). Stomach & intestinal cancer (known carcinogen). Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

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

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Comparable Water Systems

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Borough of Avondale
1,108 people
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0 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 $500
Total Estimated Cost $2,900

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 $2,900 (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

Antrim Township Municipal Authority (EPA ID: PA7280063) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,149 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 17225 in Greencastle.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 17 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Atrazine Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Cadmium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Chromium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Selenium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Nickel Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Nitrite Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 1036 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 1045 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Mercury Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 1075 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 1085 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 2 No
Barium Inorganic 1 No
Cadmium Inorganic 1 No
Chromium Inorganic 1 No
Fluoride Inorganic 1 No
Selenium Inorganic 1 No
Nickel Inorganic 1 No
Nitrite Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1036 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 1 No
Mercury Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1075 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 1085 Other Violation 1 No
Atrazine Organic 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 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 Antrim Township Municipal Authority (PA7280063) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Antrim Township Municipal Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Antrim Township Municipal Authority; 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 Antrim Township Municipal Authority serve?

Antrim Township Municipal Authority serves approximately 1,149 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Antrim Township Municipal Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Antrim Township Municipal Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Mercury, Atrazine, Cadmium, Selenium. 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 Antrim Township Municipal Authority serve?
Antrim Township Municipal Authority serves approximately 1,149 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Antrim Township Municipal Authority's water source?
Antrim Township Municipal Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Antrim Township Municipal Authority's service area?
The Antrim Township Municipal Authority service area has a median household income of $87,245. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Antrim Township Municipal Authority get its water?
Antrim Township Municipal 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.). Antrim Township Municipal Authority (PA): 17 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa7280063/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Antrim Township Municipal Authority (EPA ID: PA7280063) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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