Duncannon Muni Water
EPA ID: PA7500019 ยท 2,000 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Duncannon Muni Water (PA7500019): 4 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Every entry among the 50 violations in EPA records for Duncannon Muni Water has a resolved status in the data; this utility delivers water to about 2,000 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Duncannon Muni Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Duncannon Muni Water have a median household income of $75,307 and about 8,625 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Duncannon Muni Water's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Duncannon Muni Water (EPA ID: PA7500019) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,000 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 17020 in Duncannon.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Endrin | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | BHC-GAMMA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Methoxychlor | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Toxaphene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Diquat | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | LASSO | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Heptachlor | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Heptachlor epoxide | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | HEXACHLOROBENZENE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Chlordane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Dalapon | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Picloram | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Dinoseb | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | 2,4-D | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | 2,4,5-TP | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Pentachlorophenol | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Endrin | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 4 | Yes |
| Lead | Inorganic | 3 | No |
| Copper | Inorganic | 3 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 3 | No |
| Barium | Inorganic | 2 | Yes |
| Endrin | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| BHC-GAMMA | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Methoxychlor | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Toxaphene | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Diquat | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| LASSO | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Heptachlor | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Heptachlor epoxide | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| HEXACHLOROBENZENE | Other Violation | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.301 mg/L | Yes | 2016-09-30 |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
Radon Risk in Service Area
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 17020 - Duncannon
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Duncannon Muni Water (PA7500019) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Duncannon Muni Water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Duncannon Muni Water; its 50 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Duncannon Muni Water serve?
Duncannon Muni Water serves approximately 2,000 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does Duncannon Muni Water get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Duncannon Muni Water (PA): 4 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa7500019/
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