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ELKLAND BORO WATER AUTHORITY

PWSID: PA2590035 · Elkland, PA · Serves 2,660 people

Health Violations

ELKLAND BORO WATER AUTHORITY has 4 health-based violations out of 4 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,660
Total Violations
4
Health Violations
4
Source Type
Groundwater

ELKLAND BORO WATER AUTHORITY (PWSID PA2590035) 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 2,660 people in Elkland, PA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Pennsylvania drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 4 total violations, with 4 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including E. coli, Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2013–2017.

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)
PA2590035
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Elkland, PA
Population Served
2,660
Health Violations
Yes (4)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
E. coli 2 2
Fluoride 2 2

Violation History (4)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Apr 19, 2017
E. coli Yes Apr 18, 2017
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2017
Fluoride Yes May 1, 2013

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ELKLAND BORO WATER AUTHORITY water safe to drink?
ELKLAND BORO WATER AUTHORITY has 4 health-based violations out of 4 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 ELKLAND BORO WATER AUTHORITY serve?
ELKLAND BORO WATER AUTHORITY serves 2,660 people in Elkland, PA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does ELKLAND BORO WATER AUTHORITY have?
ELKLAND BORO WATER AUTHORITY has 4 total violations on record spanning 2013–2017. 4 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in ELKLAND BORO WATER AUTHORITY water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: E. coli, Fluoride.

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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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