TOWANDA MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY

PWSID: PA2080029 · Towanda, PA · Serves 5,000 people

Health Violations

TOWANDA MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY has 8 health-based violations out of 8 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
5,000
Total Violations
8
Health Violations
8
Source Type
Surface Water

TOWANDA MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY (PWSID PA2080029) 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 5,000 people in Towanda, PA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Pennsylvania drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 8 total violations, with 8 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Arsenic, Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2024–2024.

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)
PA2080029
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Towanda, PA
Population Served
5,000
Health Violations
Yes (8)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Arsenic 4 4
Fluoride 4 4

Violation History (8)

Contaminant Health Date
Arsenic Yes Feb 1, 2024
Arsenic Yes Feb 1, 2024
Arsenic Yes Feb 1, 2024
Arsenic Yes Feb 1, 2024
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2024
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2024
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2024
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TOWANDA MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY water safe to drink?
TOWANDA MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY has 8 health-based violations out of 8 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 TOWANDA MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY serve?
TOWANDA MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY serves 5,000 people in Towanda, PA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does TOWANDA MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY have?
TOWANDA MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY has 8 total violations on record spanning 2024–2024. 8 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in TOWANDA MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Arsenic, Fluoride.

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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