CHAMBERSBURG BORO WATER SYS

PWSID: PA7280005 · Chambersburg, PA · Serves 31,048 people

Health Violations

CHAMBERSBURG BORO WATER SYS 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
31,048
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Surface Water

CHAMBERSBURG BORO WATER SYS (PWSID PA7280005) 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 31,048 people in Chambersburg, 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 Manganese. Recorded violations span 2023–2023.

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)
PA7280005
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Chambersburg, PA
Population Served
31,048
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Manganese 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Manganese Yes Jan 1, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CHAMBERSBURG BORO WATER SYS water safe to drink?
CHAMBERSBURG BORO WATER SYS 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 CHAMBERSBURG BORO WATER SYS serve?
CHAMBERSBURG BORO WATER SYS serves 31,048 people in Chambersburg, PA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does CHAMBERSBURG BORO WATER SYS have?
CHAMBERSBURG BORO WATER SYS has 1 total violation on record spanning 2023–2023. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in CHAMBERSBURG BORO WATER SYS water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Manganese.

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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