GALLITZIN BORO WATER AUTH

PWSID: PA4110011 · Gallitzin, PA · Serves 3,130 people

Health Violations

GALLITZIN BORO WATER AUTH has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
3,130
Total Violations
6
Health Violations
6
Source Type
Surface Water

GALLITZIN BORO WATER AUTH (PWSID PA4110011) 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 3,130 people in Gallitzin, PA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Pennsylvania drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 6 total violations, with 6 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 4 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Arsenic, Fluoride, E. coli. Recorded violations span 2003–2023.

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)
PA4110011
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Gallitzin, PA
Population Served
3,130
Health Violations
Yes (6)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Arsenic 3 3
Fluoride 1 1
E. coli 1 1
Chloroform 1 1

Violation History (6)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Sep 1, 2023
E. coli Yes Aug 15, 2023
Chloroform Yes Jul 1, 2019
Arsenic Yes Sep 1, 2003
Arsenic Yes Aug 1, 2003
Arsenic Yes Jul 1, 2003

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GALLITZIN BORO WATER AUTH water safe to drink?
GALLITZIN BORO WATER AUTH has 6 health-based violations out of 6 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 GALLITZIN BORO WATER AUTH serve?
GALLITZIN BORO WATER AUTH serves 3,130 people in Gallitzin, PA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does GALLITZIN BORO WATER AUTH have?
GALLITZIN BORO WATER AUTH has 6 total violations on record spanning 2003–2023. 6 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in GALLITZIN BORO WATER AUTH water?
Violations have been recorded for 4 contaminants. The most frequent: Arsenic, 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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