WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY

PWSID: PA7360143 · Brownstown, PA · Serves 4,327 people

Health Violations

WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
4,327
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Surface Water

WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY (PWSID PA7360143) 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 4,327 people in Brownstown, PA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Pennsylvania drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 3 total violations, with 3 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Fluoride, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Recorded violations span 2023–2024.

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)
PA7360143
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Brownstown, PA
Population Served
4,327
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 2 2
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 1

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2024
Fluoride Yes May 1, 2023
Fluoride Yes May 1, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY water safe to drink?
WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY has 3 health-based violations out of 3 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 WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY serve?
WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY serves 4,327 people in Brownstown, PA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY have?
WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY has 3 total violations on record spanning 2023–2024. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Fluoride, 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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