CITY OF LOCK HAVEN WATER DEPT

PWSID: PA4180048 · Lock Haven, PA · Serves 10,000 people

Health Violations

CITY OF LOCK HAVEN WATER DEPT 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
10,000
Total Violations
4
Health Violations
4
Source Type
Surface Water

CITY OF LOCK HAVEN WATER DEPT (PWSID PA4180048) 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 10,000 people in Lock Haven, 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, Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 2014–2016.

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)
PA4180048
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Lock Haven, PA
Population Served
10,000
Health Violations
Yes (4)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
E. coli 2 2
Total Coliform (RTCR) 2 2

Violation History (4)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Oct 16, 2016
E. coli Yes Oct 16, 2016
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes May 1, 2014
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes May 1, 2014

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CITY OF LOCK HAVEN WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
CITY OF LOCK HAVEN WATER DEPT 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 surface water water as its source.
How many people does CITY OF LOCK HAVEN WATER DEPT serve?
CITY OF LOCK HAVEN WATER DEPT serves 10,000 people in Lock Haven, PA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does CITY OF LOCK HAVEN WATER DEPT have?
CITY OF LOCK HAVEN WATER DEPT has 4 total violations on record spanning 2014–2016. 4 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in CITY OF LOCK HAVEN WATER DEPT water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: E. coli, Total Coliform (RTCR).

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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