JAMESTOWN BORO WATER AUTH

PWSID: PA6430043 · Jamestown, PA · Serves 680 people

Health Violations

JAMESTOWN BORO 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
680
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Groundwater

JAMESTOWN BORO WATER AUTH (PWSID PA6430043) 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 680 people in Jamestown, 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 E. coli. Recorded violations span 2025–2025.

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)
PA6430043
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Jamestown, PA
Population Served
680
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
E. coli 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Aug 12, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Is JAMESTOWN BORO WATER AUTH water safe to drink?
JAMESTOWN BORO 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 groundwater water as its source.
How many people does JAMESTOWN BORO WATER AUTH serve?
JAMESTOWN BORO WATER AUTH serves 680 people in Jamestown, PA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does JAMESTOWN BORO WATER AUTH have?
JAMESTOWN BORO WATER AUTH has 1 total violation on record spanning 2025–2025. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in JAMESTOWN BORO WATER AUTH 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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