Bedford Water Quality

Pennsylvania

Health Violations

The tap water in Bedford, Pennsylvania is served by 6 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 7,163 people. 106 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2456 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

6
Water Systems
7,163
Population Served
106
Total Violations
106
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Bedford, Pennsylvania is delivered through 6 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 7,163 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Bedford shows 106 total violations across all 6 systems, of which 106 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 2456, 8000, 2920, 0700, 2950 and 1 others. 7 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Pennsylvania drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
MUN AUTH OF BORO OF BEDFORD 5,127 3 Health
BEDFORD TWP MUNI AUTH 1,570 0 Clean
RAINSBURG BOROUGH WATER 200 3 Health
EVITTS CREEK WATER CO 100 2 Health
CRESTVIEW MHP 91 3 Health
CENTERVILLE MUNI WATER AUTH 75 95 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
2456 2024-10-01
2456 2024-10-01
2456 2024-07-01
2456 2024-07-01
2456 2024-07-01
2456 2024-04-01
2456 2024-04-01
2456 2024-04-01
2456 2024-01-01
2456 2024-01-01
2456 2024-01-01
2456 2023-10-01
2456 2023-10-01
2456 2023-10-01
8000 2023-09-04
8000 2023-09-04
8000 2023-09-04
2456 2023-07-01
2456 2023-07-01
2456 2023-07-01
2456 2023-07-01
2456 2023-01-01
2456 2023-01-01
2456 2023-01-01
2456 2023-01-01
2456 2023-01-01
2456 2022-10-01
2456 2022-10-01
2456 2022-10-01
2456 2022-10-01
2456 2022-10-01
2456 2022-07-01
2456 2022-07-01
2456 2022-07-01
2456 2022-07-01
2456 2022-07-01
2456 2022-07-01
2920 2021-04-01
2920 2021-04-01
2456 2021-01-01
2456 2021-01-01
2456 2021-01-01
2456 2021-01-01
2456 2021-01-01
2456 2021-01-01
2456 2021-01-01
2456 2021-01-01
8000 2020-10-06
8000 2020-10-06
8000 2020-10-06

TRI Facilities in Bedford

Facility Total Releases
Bedford Reinforced Plastics Inc 26.8K lbs
Kennametal Bedford Casting Plant 1.1K lbs
Rex Heat Treat-Bedford Inc 329 lbs
Defiance Metal Products 295 lbs
Jlg Industries Inc. - Sunnyside Facility 256 lbs
Cronimet Specialty Metals USA Inc 75 lbs
Captiveaire Systems Inc 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bedford, Pennsylvania water safe to drink?
Bedford is served by 6 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 7,163 people. 106 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Bedford have?
Bedford water systems have a total of 106 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 106 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Bedford water?
Health-based violations for Bedford water systems include the following contaminants: 2456, 8000, 2920, 0700, 2950 and 1 others. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Bedford?
6 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Bedford, Pennsylvania, collectively covering approximately 7,163 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Bedford get its drinking water?
Bedford's water supply comes from 6 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Bedford?
Yes, 7 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Bedford, Pennsylvania, reporting a combined 28.8K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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