MONACA BORO WATER DEPT

PWSID: PA5040039 · Monaca, PA · Serves 6,500 people

Health Violations

MONACA BORO WATER DEPT 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
6,500
Total Violations
6
Health Violations
6
Source Type
Groundwater

MONACA BORO WATER DEPT (PWSID PA5040039) 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 6,500 people in Monaca, 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). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Fluoride, E. coli. Recorded violations span 2017–2023.

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)
PA5040039
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Monaca, PA
Population Served
6,500
Health Violations
Yes (6)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 4 4
E. coli 2 2

Violation History (6)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Aug 7, 2023
E. coli Yes Aug 7, 2023
Fluoride Yes Oct 1, 2021
Fluoride Yes Oct 1, 2021
Fluoride Yes Dec 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes Apr 1, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MONACA BORO WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
MONACA BORO WATER DEPT 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 groundwater water as its source.
How many people does MONACA BORO WATER DEPT serve?
MONACA BORO WATER DEPT serves 6,500 people in Monaca, PA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MONACA BORO WATER DEPT have?
MONACA BORO WATER DEPT has 6 total violations on record spanning 2017–2023. 6 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MONACA BORO WATER DEPT water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: 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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