MUNI AUTH OF WASHINGTON TWP

PWSID: PA5260009 · Belle Vernon, PA · Serves 9,100 people

Health Violations

MUNI AUTH OF WASHINGTON TWP has 8 health-based violations out of 8 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
9,100
Total Violations
8
Health Violations
8
Source Type
Surface Water

MUNI AUTH OF WASHINGTON TWP (PWSID PA5260009) 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 9,100 people in Belle Vernon, PA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Pennsylvania drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 8 total violations, with 8 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 4 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Fluoride, E. coli. Recorded violations span 2015–2022.

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)
PA5260009
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Belle Vernon, PA
Population Served
9,100
Health Violations
Yes (8)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 4 4
Fluoride 2 2
E. coli 1 1
Chloroform 1 1

Violation History (8)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Dec 3, 2022
Fluoride Yes Dec 3, 2022
E. coli Yes Jan 15, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Chloroform Yes Apr 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MUNI AUTH OF WASHINGTON TWP water safe to drink?
MUNI AUTH OF WASHINGTON TWP has 8 health-based violations out of 8 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 MUNI AUTH OF WASHINGTON TWP serve?
MUNI AUTH OF WASHINGTON TWP serves 9,100 people in Belle Vernon, PA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MUNI AUTH OF WASHINGTON TWP have?
MUNI AUTH OF WASHINGTON TWP has 8 total violations on record spanning 2015–2022. 8 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MUNI AUTH OF WASHINGTON TWP water?
Violations have been recorded for 4 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), 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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