RIDGWAY BOROUGH WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: PA6240012 · Ridgway, PA · Serves 4,700 people

Health Violations

RIDGWAY BOROUGH WATER SYSTEM has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
4,700
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Surface Water

RIDGWAY BOROUGH WATER SYSTEM (PWSID PA6240012) 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 4,700 people in Ridgway, PA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Pennsylvania drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 2 total violations, with 2 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including E. coli. 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)
PA6240012
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Ridgway, PA
Population Served
4,700
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
E. coli 2 2

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Dec 13, 2021
E. coli Yes Dec 13, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

Is RIDGWAY BOROUGH WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
RIDGWAY BOROUGH WATER SYSTEM has 2 health-based violations out of 2 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 RIDGWAY BOROUGH WATER SYSTEM serve?
RIDGWAY BOROUGH WATER SYSTEM serves 4,700 people in Ridgway, PA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does RIDGWAY BOROUGH WATER SYSTEM have?
RIDGWAY BOROUGH WATER SYSTEM has 2 total violations on record spanning 2021–2021. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in RIDGWAY BOROUGH WATER SYSTEM 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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