GWA SOUTHERN WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: GU0000001 · Mangilao, GU · Serves 5,801 people

Health Violations

GWA SOUTHERN WATER SYSTEM has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
5,801
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Surface Water

GWA SOUTHERN WATER SYSTEM (PWSID GU0000001) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 5,801 people in Mangilao, GU, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Guam drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 2 total violations, with 2 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including E. coli. Recorded violations span 2018–2018.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Guam state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
GU0000001
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Mangilao, GU
Population Served
5,801
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
E. coli 2 2

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Jan 1, 2018
E. coli Yes Jan 1, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GWA SOUTHERN WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
GWA SOUTHERN WATER SYSTEM has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does GWA SOUTHERN WATER SYSTEM serve?
GWA SOUTHERN WATER SYSTEM serves 5,801 people in Mangilao, GU. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does GWA SOUTHERN WATER SYSTEM have?
GWA SOUTHERN WATER SYSTEM has 2 total violations on record spanning 2018–2018. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in GWA SOUTHERN WATER SYSTEM water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: E. coli.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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