PLUM CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTH

PWSID: PA3540049 · Auburn, PA · Serves 2,500 people

Health Violations

PLUM CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTH has 5 health-based violations out of 5 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,500
Total Violations
5
Health Violations
5
Source Type
Groundwater

PLUM CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTH (PWSID PA3540049) 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 2,500 people in Auburn, PA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Pennsylvania drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 5 total violations, with 5 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Fluoride, E. coli. Recorded violations span 2017–2022.

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)
PA3540049
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Auburn, PA
Population Served
2,500
Health Violations
Yes (5)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 4 4
E. coli 1 1

Violation History (5)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Aug 1, 2022
Fluoride Yes Aug 1, 2022
Fluoride Yes Aug 1, 2022
E. coli Yes Jun 1, 2019
Fluoride Yes Nov 1, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PLUM CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTH water safe to drink?
PLUM CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTH has 5 health-based violations out of 5 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 PLUM CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTH serve?
PLUM CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTH serves 2,500 people in Auburn, PA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does PLUM CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTH have?
PLUM CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTH has 5 total violations on record spanning 2017–2022. 5 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in PLUM CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTH water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Fluoride, E. coli.

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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