Water Quality: Mifflinburg, PA
4 water systems • 4,648 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Mifflinburg is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 4,648 people, and has 306 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 1 of those are health-based violation, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Mifflinburg's violation count is 13% above the national average for Pennsylvania. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide.
Contaminants Found
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Water Systems Serving Mifflinburg
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIFFLINBURG BORO WATER DEPT | PA4600012 | Surface Water | 3,690 | 83 |
| PINE VALLEY MOBILE HOME COURT | PA4600003 | Groundwater | 425 | 135 |
| WEST BUFFALO TWP MUN AUTH | PA4600015 | Surface Water | 333 | 76 |
| LIMESTONE TWP MUN AUTH | PA4600007 | Surface Water | 200 | 12 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.