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Milford Twp Water Authority

Spinnerstown, Pennsylvania 18968 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 4,497 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

4,497
People served
161
EPA violations
0
Health-based
2 PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 161 drinking-water violations at Milford Twp Water Authority - above the Pennsylvania per-system average, and UCMR5 testing detected 2 PFAS compounds.

161
Total EPA violations on record
0%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
4,497
People served by this system
2
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Milford Twp Water Authority

Milford Twp Water Authority is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 4,497 residents in Spinnerstown, Pennsylvania (Bucks County) through 1,305 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 161 total violations for this system , of which 0 (0%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 156 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2025.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Combined Uranium, recorded in 13 violations (MR). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 2 PFAS compounds were detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 3.4 ppt (parts per trillion). PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across Pennsylvania, EPA tracks 7,701 public water systems serving 12,630,061 people, with 1,159,868 cumulative violations and 68,517 health-based violations on record. About 97% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 150.6 violations. Statewide, 224 of 389 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (57.6%).

Milford Twp Water Authority's 161 violations sit above the Pennsylvania average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

2 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
4,497
Total Violations
161
Health-Based Violations
0
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
1,305
County
Bucks
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
156
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Combined Uranium MR 13 2007
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 10 2007
Radium-226 MR 7 2007
Radium-228 MR 7 2007
Coliform (TCR) MR 6 2011
Groundwater Rule MR 6 2021
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 5 2010
BHC-GAMMA MR 4 2014
Methoxychlor MR 4 2014
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 4 2014
Atrazine MR 4 2014
LASSO MR 4 2014
Chlorine MR 4 2011
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MR 4 2014
Simazine MR 4 2014
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MR 4 2014
Benzo(a)pyrene MR 4 2014
Nitrate MR 2 2000
Endothall MR 2 2003
2,4-D MR 2 2003
Chlordane MR 2 2003
Endrin MR 2 2014
Heptachlor MR 2 2014
Heptachlor epoxide MR 2 2014
Xylenes, Total MR 2 1994
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 2 1994
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 2 1994
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 2 1994
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 2 1994
Carbon tetrachloride MR 2 1994

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 3 of 174 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/14/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 7/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 7/14/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 7/14/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 7/14/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 7/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 7/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 7/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 7/14/2025 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 7/14/2025 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 7/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/14/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 7/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 7/14/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/14/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 7/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/14/2025 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 7/14/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 7/14/2025 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 7/14/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 7/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 7/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 7/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 7/14/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/14/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 7/14/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 7/14/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 7/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 7/14/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 7/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/14/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 7/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 7/14/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 7/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 7/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 7/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 7/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/14/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 7/14/2025 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 7/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 7/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 7/14/2025 3.10 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
PFNA 7/14/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 7/14/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 7/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/14/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 7/14/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 7/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Milford Twp Water Authority.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID PA1090125 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Pennsylvania Drinking Water Authority

Pennsylvania DEP, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects Milford Twp Water Authority under EPA-delegated authority.

Open PA regulator portal

Source: Pennsylvania DEP, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2025 TTHM MR 1 SDWIS / PA1090125 / 2950
2021 Groundwater Rule MR 6 SDWIS / PA1090125 / 0700
2014 BHC-GAMMA MR 4 SDWIS / PA1090125 / 2010
2014 Methoxychlor MR 4 SDWIS / PA1090125 / 2015
2014 Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 4 SDWIS / PA1090125 / 2039
2014 Atrazine MR 4 SDWIS / PA1090125 / 2050
2014 LASSO MR 4 SDWIS / PA1090125 / 2051
2014 Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MR 4 SDWIS / PA1090125 / 2035
2014 Simazine MR 4 SDWIS / PA1090125 / 2037
2014 Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MR 4 SDWIS / PA1090125 / 2042
2014 Benzo(a)pyrene MR 4 SDWIS / PA1090125 / 2306
2014 Endrin MR 2 SDWIS / PA1090125 / 2005
2014 Heptachlor MR 2 SDWIS / PA1090125 / 2065
2014 Heptachlor epoxide MR 2 SDWIS / PA1090125 / 2067
2014 HEXACHLOROBENZENE MR 2 SDWIS / PA1090125 / 2274

How Milford Twp Water Authority Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric Milford Twp Water Authority Pennsylvania avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 161 150.6 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 0 8.9 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 2 compounds 57.6% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 4,497 1,640 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 7,701 regulated public water systems in Pennsylvania.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milford Twp Water Authority water safe to drink? ▼
Milford Twp Water Authority (PWS ID: PA1090125) has 161 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 2 PFAS compounds found. This system serves 4,497 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Milford Twp Water Authority serve? ▼
Milford Twp Water Authority serves 4,497 people in Spinnerstown, Pennsylvania. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 1,305 service connections.
What type of violations does Milford Twp Water Authority have? ▼
Milford Twp Water Authority has 161 total violations: 0 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 156 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Milford Twp Water Authority water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 2 PFAS compounds in Milford Twp Water Authority's water supply: PFHxS, PFBS. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does Milford Twp Water Authority use? ▼
Milford Twp Water Authority uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from? ▼
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.