Monitoring Violations PA

Bloomfield Boro Water Authority

EPA ID: PA7500012 · 1,170 people served · 1 ZIP code

Compliance tracking for Bloomfield Boro Water Authority shows 1 pending violation logged in the EPA system — the supplier delivers water to approximately 1,170 residents while those findings remain open.

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

C · 57
Avg Safety Score
1,170
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
7
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
6
Contaminants Flagged
$200K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bloomfield Boro Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$82,917
Median Household Income
4,384
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bloomfield Boro Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $82,917 and an estimated 4,384 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Bloomfield Boro Water 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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 80% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Bloomfield Boro Water Authority compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2110 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen)
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2110 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 2063 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Organic Carbon at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

E. coli at 1 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.

Contaminant 2110 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

B 3 violations
B 9 violations
C 4 violations
D 3 violations
C 12 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Bloomfield Boro Water Authority (EPA ID: PA7500012) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,170 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 17068 in New Bloomfield.

Average Home Safety Score: C (57/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

7 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2110 Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Copper Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 2063 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2110 Other Violation 1 No
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
E. coli Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

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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ZIP Codes Served

  • 17068 — New Bloomfield

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bloomfield Boro Water Authority (PA7500012) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bloomfield Boro Water Authority water safe to drink?

Bloomfield Boro Water Authority has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Bloomfield Boro Water Authority serve?

Bloomfield Boro Water Authority serves approximately 1,170 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Bloomfield Boro Water Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
1
Galvanized — Replacement Required
310
Unknown Material
143
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 1996-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 1,170
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

Is water from Bloomfield Boro Water Authority safe to drink?
Bloomfield Boro Water Authority has a C safety grade based on 7 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Bloomfield Boro Water Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2110, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Contaminant 2063, Total Organic Carbon. 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 Bloomfield Boro Water Authority serve?
Bloomfield Boro Water Authority serves approximately 1,170 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Bloomfield Boro Water Authority's water source?
Bloomfield Boro Water Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bloomfield Boro Water Authority's service area?
The Bloomfield Boro Water Authority service area has a median household income of $82,917. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bloomfield Boro Water Authority get its water?
Bloomfield Boro Water 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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Bloomfield Boro Water Authority (EPA ID: PA7500012) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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