HEMLOCK FARMS (MAIN)

PWSID: PA2520033 · Lords Valley, PA · Serves 8,321 people

Health Violations

HEMLOCK FARMS (MAIN) has 12 health-based violations out of 12 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
8,321
Total Violations
12
Health Violations
12
Source Type
Groundwater

HEMLOCK FARMS (MAIN) (PWSID PA2520033) 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 8,321 people in Lords Valley, PA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Pennsylvania drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 12 total violations, with 12 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including E. coli, Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2020–2024.

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)
PA2520033
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Lords Valley, PA
Population Served
8,321
Health Violations
Yes (12)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
E. coli 9 9
Fluoride 3 3

Violation History (12)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Jan 1, 2024
Fluoride Yes Jan 1, 2024
Fluoride Yes Jan 1, 2024
E. coli Yes Mar 24, 2020
E. coli Yes Mar 24, 2020
E. coli Yes Mar 24, 2020
E. coli Yes Feb 25, 2020
E. coli Yes Feb 25, 2020
E. coli Yes Feb 25, 2020
E. coli Yes Feb 1, 2020
E. coli Yes Feb 1, 2020
E. coli Yes Feb 1, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HEMLOCK FARMS (MAIN) water safe to drink?
HEMLOCK FARMS (MAIN) has 12 health-based violations out of 12 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 HEMLOCK FARMS (MAIN) serve?
HEMLOCK FARMS (MAIN) serves 8,321 people in Lords Valley, PA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does HEMLOCK FARMS (MAIN) have?
HEMLOCK FARMS (MAIN) has 12 total violations on record spanning 2020–2024. 12 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in HEMLOCK FARMS (MAIN) water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: E. coli, 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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