MONTGOMERY WATER AUTHORITY

PWSID: PA4410161 · Montgomery, PA · Serves 2,700 people

Health Violations

MONTGOMERY WATER AUTHORITY has 7 health-based violations out of 7 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,700
Total Violations
7
Health Violations
7
Source Type
Groundwater

MONTGOMERY WATER AUTHORITY (PWSID PA4410161) 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 2,700 people in Montgomery, PA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Pennsylvania drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 7 total violations, with 7 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2013–2023.

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)
PA4410161
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Montgomery, PA
Population Served
2,700
Health Violations
Yes (7)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 7 7

Violation History (7)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Oct 1, 2023
Fluoride Yes Oct 1, 2023
Fluoride Yes Nov 1, 2019
Fluoride Yes Nov 1, 2019
Fluoride Yes Sep 1, 2019
Fluoride Yes Nov 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes May 1, 2013

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MONTGOMERY WATER AUTHORITY water safe to drink?
MONTGOMERY WATER AUTHORITY has 7 health-based violations out of 7 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 MONTGOMERY WATER AUTHORITY serve?
MONTGOMERY WATER AUTHORITY serves 2,700 people in Montgomery, PA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MONTGOMERY WATER AUTHORITY have?
MONTGOMERY WATER AUTHORITY has 7 total violations on record spanning 2013–2023. 7 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MONTGOMERY WATER AUTHORITY water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Fluoride.

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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