TWP OF UPPER MAKEFIELD

PWSID: PA1090122 · Newtown, PA · Serves 1,800 people

Health Violations

TWP OF UPPER MAKEFIELD has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,800
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Groundwater

TWP OF UPPER MAKEFIELD (PWSID PA1090122) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 1,800 people in Newtown, PA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Pennsylvania drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 1 total violation, with 1 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 2014–2014.

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 Pennsylvania state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
PA1090122
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Newtown, PA
Population Served
1,800
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Combined Radium 226/228 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Feb 4, 2014

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TWP OF UPPER MAKEFIELD water safe to drink?
TWP OF UPPER MAKEFIELD has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does TWP OF UPPER MAKEFIELD serve?
TWP OF UPPER MAKEFIELD serves 1,800 people in Newtown, PA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does TWP OF UPPER MAKEFIELD have?
TWP OF UPPER MAKEFIELD has 1 total violation on record spanning 2014–2014. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in TWP OF UPPER MAKEFIELD water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Combined Radium 226/228.

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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