SOMERSET TWP MA READING MINES

PWSID: PA4560019 · Somerset, PA · Serves 494 people

Health Violations

SOMERSET TWP MA READING MINES 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
494
Total Violations
4
Health Violations
4
Source Type
Groundwater

SOMERSET TWP MA READING MINES (PWSID PA4560019) 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 494 people in Somerset, 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). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2021–2021.

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)
PA4560019
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Somerset, PA
Population Served
494
Health Violations
Yes (4)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 4 4

Violation History (4)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Sep 1, 2021
Fluoride Yes Sep 1, 2021
Fluoride Yes Sep 1, 2021
Fluoride Yes Sep 1, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SOMERSET TWP MA READING MINES water safe to drink?
SOMERSET TWP MA READING MINES 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 groundwater water as its source.
How many people does SOMERSET TWP MA READING MINES serve?
SOMERSET TWP MA READING MINES serves 494 people in Somerset, PA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does SOMERSET TWP MA READING MINES have?
SOMERSET TWP MA READING MINES has 4 total violations on record spanning 2021–2021. 4 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in SOMERSET TWP MA READING MINES 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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