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Community Water System · PWS PA4340008

Mifflintown Muni Auth

Mifflintown, Pennsylvania 17059 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 4,450 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

4,450
People served
321
EPA violations
21
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 321 drinking-water violations at Mifflintown Muni Auth, 7% of them health-based - above the Pennsylvania per-system average.

321
Total EPA violations on record
7%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
4,450
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Mifflintown Muni Auth

Mifflintown Muni Auth is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 4,450 residents in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania (Juniata County) through 1,444 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 321 total violations for this system , of which 21 (7%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 265 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2024.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Public Notice, recorded in 31 violations (Other). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

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%).

Mifflintown Muni Auth's 321 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.

Population Served
4,450
Total Violations
321
Health-Based Violations
21
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
1,444
County
Juniata
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
3
Monitoring Violations
265
Treatment Tech Violations
18

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Public Notice Other 31 2015
Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 27 2019
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 24 2019
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 18 2008
Nitrate MR 17 1993
Chlorine MR 15 2019
CARBON, TOTAL MR 13 2024
Fluoride MR 7 2021
Coliform (TCR) MR 6 2007
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 6 2011
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 6 2011
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 6 2011
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 6 2011
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 6 2011
Carbon tetrachloride MR 6 2011
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 6 2011
Tetrachloroethylene MR 6 2011
CHLOROBENZENE MR 6 2011
Benzene MR 6 2011
Styrene MR 6 2011
Xylenes, Total MR 6 2011
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 6 2011
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 6 2011
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 6 2011
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 6 2011
Trichloroethylene MR 6 2011
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 6 2011
Ethylbenzene MR 6 2011
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 6 2024
Groundwater Rule MR 6 2018

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 116 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFBS 8/20/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/20/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/20/2025 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/20/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/20/2025 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 8/20/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 8/20/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 8/20/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 8/20/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 8/20/2025 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 8/20/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 8/20/2025 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/20/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 8/20/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/20/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 8/20/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 8/20/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 8/20/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 8/20/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 8/20/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 8/20/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 8/20/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 8/20/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 8/20/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 8/20/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/20/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/20/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 8/20/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/20/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 5/20/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 5/20/2025 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 5/20/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 5/20/2025 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 5/20/2025 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 5/20/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 5/20/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 5/20/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 5/20/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 5/20/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 5/20/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 5/20/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 5/20/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 5/20/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 5/20/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 5/20/2025 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 5/20/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 5/20/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 5/20/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 5/20/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 5/20/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 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 Mifflintown Muni Auth.

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 PA4340008 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 Mifflintown Muni Auth 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
2024 CARBON, TOTAL MR 13 SDWIS / PA4340008 / 2920
2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 6 SDWIS / PA4340008 / 2456
2024 TTHM MR 4 SDWIS / PA4340008 / 2950
2021 Fluoride MR 7 SDWIS / PA4340008 / 1025
2020 Arsenic MR 4 SDWIS / PA4340008 / 1005
2019 Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 27 SDWIS / PA4340008 / 0200
2019 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 24 SDWIS / PA4340008 / 0300
2019 Chlorine MR 15 SDWIS / PA4340008 / 0999
2018 Groundwater Rule MR 6 SDWIS / PA4340008 / 0700
2015 Public Notice Other 31 SDWIS / PA4340008 / 7500
2011 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 6 SDWIS / PA4340008 / 2378
2011 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 6 SDWIS / PA4340008 / 2380
2011 1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 6 SDWIS / PA4340008 / 2977
2011 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 6 SDWIS / PA4340008 / 2979
2011 1,2-Dichloroethane MR 6 SDWIS / PA4340008 / 2980

How Mifflintown Muni Auth Compares

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

Metric Mifflintown Muni Auth Pennsylvania avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 321 150.6 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 21 8.9 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 57.6% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 4,450 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 Mifflintown Muni Auth water safe to drink?
Mifflintown Muni Auth (PWS ID: PA4340008) has 321 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 4,450 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does Mifflintown Muni Auth serve?
Mifflintown Muni Auth serves 4,450 people in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 1,444 service connections.
What type of violations does Mifflintown Muni Auth have?
Mifflintown Muni Auth has 321 total violations: 21 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 265 monitoring/reporting violations, and 18 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Mifflintown Muni Auth water?
No. Mifflintown Muni Auth was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Mifflintown Muni Auth use?
Mifflintown Muni Auth uses Surface Water 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.
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.