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WELLSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY

PWSID: PA2590042 · Wellsboro, PA · Serves 8,225 people

Health Violations

WELLSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
8,225
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Surface Water

WELLSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY (PWSID PA2590042) 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 8,225 people in Wellsboro, PA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Pennsylvania drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 3 total violations, with 3 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Atrazine. Recorded violations span 2014–2015.

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)
PA2590042
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Wellsboro, PA
Population Served
8,225
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Atrazine 3 3

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
Atrazine Yes Aug 1, 2015
Atrazine Yes Nov 1, 2014
Atrazine Yes Oct 1, 2014

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WELLSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY water safe to drink?
WELLSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY has 3 health-based violations out of 3 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 WELLSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY serve?
WELLSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY serves 8,225 people in Wellsboro, PA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does WELLSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY have?
WELLSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY has 3 total violations on record spanning 2014–2015. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in WELLSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Atrazine.

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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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