JIM THORPE BOROUGH WATER WEST

PWSID: PA3130044 · Jim Thorpe, PA · Serves 2,274 people

Health Violations

JIM THORPE BOROUGH WATER WEST has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,274
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Surface Water

JIM THORPE BOROUGH WATER WEST (PWSID PA3130044) 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 2,274 people in Jim Thorpe, PA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Pennsylvania drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 2 total violations, with 2 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Chloroform. Recorded violations span 2020–2020.

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)
PA3130044
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Jim Thorpe, PA
Population Served
2,274
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Chloroform 2 2

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
Chloroform Yes Oct 1, 2020
Chloroform Yes Oct 1, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

Is JIM THORPE BOROUGH WATER WEST water safe to drink?
JIM THORPE BOROUGH WATER WEST has 2 health-based violations out of 2 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 JIM THORPE BOROUGH WATER WEST serve?
JIM THORPE BOROUGH WATER WEST serves 2,274 people in Jim Thorpe, PA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does JIM THORPE BOROUGH WATER WEST have?
JIM THORPE BOROUGH WATER WEST has 2 total violations on record spanning 2020–2020. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in JIM THORPE BOROUGH WATER WEST water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Chloroform.

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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