ST MARYS AREA WATER AUTH

PWSID: PA6240016 · Saint Marys, PA · Serves 19,588 people

Health Violations

ST MARYS AREA 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
19,588
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Surface Water

ST MARYS AREA WATER AUTH (PWSID PA6240016) 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 19,588 people in Saint Marys, 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 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Recorded violations span 2016–2016.

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)
PA6240016
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Saint Marys, PA
Population Served
19,588
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ST MARYS AREA WATER AUTH water safe to drink?
ST MARYS AREA 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 surface water water as its source.
How many people does ST MARYS AREA WATER AUTH serve?
ST MARYS AREA WATER AUTH serves 19,588 people in Saint Marys, PA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does ST MARYS AREA WATER AUTH have?
ST MARYS AREA WATER AUTH has 1 total violation on record spanning 2016–2016. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in ST MARYS AREA WATER AUTH water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

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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