BLAIRSVILLE MUNI AUTH

PWSID: PA5320006 · Blairsville, PA · Serves 4,023 people

Health Violations

BLAIRSVILLE MUNI AUTH has 5 health-based violations out of 5 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
4,023
Total Violations
5
Health Violations
5
Source Type
Surface Water

BLAIRSVILLE MUNI AUTH (PWSID PA5320006) 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 4,023 people in Blairsville, PA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Pennsylvania drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 5 total violations, with 5 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including E. coli, Arsenic. 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)
PA5320006
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Blairsville, PA
Population Served
4,023
Health Violations
Yes (5)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
E. coli 3 3
Arsenic 2 2

Violation History (5)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Sep 30, 2023
E. coli Yes Sep 30, 2023
E. coli Yes Jun 20, 2017
Arsenic Yes May 1, 2017
Arsenic Yes Apr 1, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BLAIRSVILLE MUNI AUTH water safe to drink?
BLAIRSVILLE MUNI AUTH has 5 health-based violations out of 5 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 BLAIRSVILLE MUNI AUTH serve?
BLAIRSVILLE MUNI AUTH serves 4,023 people in Blairsville, PA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does BLAIRSVILLE MUNI AUTH have?
BLAIRSVILLE MUNI AUTH has 5 total violations on record spanning 2017–2023. 5 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in BLAIRSVILLE MUNI AUTH water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: E. coli, Arsenic.

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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