SEWICKLEY BORO WATER AUTH

PWSID: PA5020050 · Sewickley, PA · Serves 6,800 people

Health Violations

SEWICKLEY BORO WATER AUTH has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
6,800
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Groundwater

SEWICKLEY BORO WATER AUTH (PWSID PA5020050) 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 6,800 people in Sewickley, PA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Pennsylvania drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 1 total violation, with 1 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including E. coli. Recorded violations span 2024–2024.

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)
PA5020050
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Sewickley, PA
Population Served
6,800
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
E. coli 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Nov 4, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SEWICKLEY BORO WATER AUTH water safe to drink?
SEWICKLEY BORO WATER AUTH has 1 health-based violation out of 1 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 SEWICKLEY BORO WATER AUTH serve?
SEWICKLEY BORO WATER AUTH serves 6,800 people in Sewickley, PA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does SEWICKLEY BORO WATER AUTH have?
SEWICKLEY BORO WATER AUTH has 1 total violation on record spanning 2024–2024. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in SEWICKLEY BORO WATER AUTH water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: 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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