Strasburg Muni Water Authority
EPA ID: PA7360118 · 3,100 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Strasburg Muni Water Authority (PA7360118): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. EPA records: Strasburg Muni Water Authority, 1 past violation, all resolved, 3,100 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Strasburg Muni Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Strasburg Muni Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $80,956 and an estimated 73,384 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Strasburg 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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Strasburg Muni Water Authority compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 1011 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. 19 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 3 exceed state limits.
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
Strasburg Muni Water Authority (EPA ID: PA7360118) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 3,100 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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 1, 2023 | Contaminant 1011 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 1011 | 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.
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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$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 Strasburg Muni Water Authority (PA7360118) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Strasburg Muni Water Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Strasburg Muni Water Authority; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Strasburg Muni Water Authority serve?
Strasburg Muni Water Authority serves approximately 3,100 people across 4 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Strasburg Muni Water Authority get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Strasburg Muni Water Authority (PA): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa7360118/
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