Water Quality in Mifflinburg, PA (17844)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17844.

Past Health-Based Violations

7 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 140 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 98% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

10,291

Population

34

Water Systems

147

Violations (5yr)

7

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (34)

Mifflinburg Boro Water Dept

All resolved
Surface water 3,690 people served
11 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.64 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bureau Of Forestry/Snyder/Midd

Groundwater 600 people served
0 violations

Hidden Valley Camping Resort

5 health-based
Groundwater 600 people served
52 violations (5yr) · 5 health-based · All resolved

Pine Valley Mobile Home Court

1 health-based
Groundwater 425 people served
11 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

R B Winter State Park

All resolved
Groundwater 400 people served
10 violations (5yr) · All resolved

West Buffalo Twp Mun Auth

All resolved
Purchased surface water 333 people served
16 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Bingamans Drive In

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Limestone Twp Mun Auth

All resolved
Purchased surface water 200 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Camp Mount Luther

1 health-based
Groundwater 120 people served
20 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Buffalo Valley Um Church

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Washingtonville Vol Fire Co

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Shady Grove Christian School

All resolved
Groundwater 90 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Laurelton Elementary School

Groundwater 77 people served
0 violations

Ravensburg State Park

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Hilliside Bible Church

Groundwater 53 people served
0 violations

Hairy Johns State Picnic Area

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Dc Coffee And Tea Co

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Oriental Acres

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Hairy Johns State Picnic Area

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Smiths

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Forest House Hotel

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Pine Valley Courts

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Church Of God In Christ

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Yoder Zimmerman Vfw Post 1964

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Buffalo Valley Sportsmens Assn

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
12 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Wengers Discount Grocery

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Mcflys Diner

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Don & Nan Soft Serve

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mccalls Dam State Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Pedue'S Store

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Sunset Icecream & Pizza

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Sand Bridge State Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

C & J Lunch & Catering

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Forest Hill General Store

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

45 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

16 violations
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

16 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
10 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
6 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
All resolved
AsbestosMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.64 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Mifflinburg (17844) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 147.

Fewer violations 98th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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