MERCERSBURG MUNI WATER AUTH

PWSID: PA7280021 · Mercersburg, PA · Serves 2,350 people

Health Violations

MERCERSBURG MUNI WATER AUTH has 9 health-based violations out of 9 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,350
Total Violations
9
Health Violations
9
Source Type
Surface Water

MERCERSBURG MUNI WATER AUTH (PWSID PA7280021) 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 2,350 people in Mercersburg, PA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Pennsylvania drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 9 total violations, with 9 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Arsenic, E. coli, Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2019–2023.

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)
PA7280021
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Mercersburg, PA
Population Served
2,350
Health Violations
Yes (9)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Arsenic 5 5
E. coli 2 2
Fluoride 2 2

Violation History (9)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Sep 1, 2023
E. coli Yes Sep 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Feb 1, 2021
Arsenic Yes Feb 1, 2021
Fluoride Yes Oct 1, 2020
Fluoride Yes Oct 1, 2020
Arsenic Yes Oct 1, 2020
Arsenic Yes Oct 1, 2020
Arsenic Yes Sep 1, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MERCERSBURG MUNI WATER AUTH water safe to drink?
MERCERSBURG MUNI WATER AUTH has 9 health-based violations out of 9 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 MERCERSBURG MUNI WATER AUTH serve?
MERCERSBURG MUNI WATER AUTH serves 2,350 people in Mercersburg, PA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MERCERSBURG MUNI WATER AUTH have?
MERCERSBURG MUNI WATER AUTH has 9 total violations on record spanning 2019–2023. 9 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MERCERSBURG MUNI WATER AUTH water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Arsenic, E. coli, Fluoride.

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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