Belle Vernon Water Quality

Pennsylvania

Health Violations

The tap water in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 15,100 people. 9 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0700 in 2022. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

2
Water Systems
15,100
Population Served
9
Total Violations
9
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania is delivered through 2 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 15,100 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 Belle Vernon shows 9 total violations across all 2 systems, of which 9 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 0700, 8000, 0200, 2950, 2920. 1 TRI-reporting industrial facility is 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
MUNI AUTH OF WASHINGTON TWP 9,100 8 Health
BELLE VERNON BORO MUNI AUTH 6,000 1 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
0700 2022-12-03
0700 2022-12-03
8000 2022-01-15
0200 2016-08-01
2950 2016-04-01
2920 2016-04-01
2950 2016-01-01
2950 2016-01-01
2950 2015-10-01

TRI Facilities in Belle Vernon

Facility Total Releases
Guttman Realty Co (dba Bulk Terminal Storage) 316 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania water safe to drink?
Belle Vernon is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 15,100 people. 9 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 Belle Vernon have?
Belle Vernon water systems have a total of 9 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 9 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Belle Vernon water?
Health-based violations for Belle Vernon water systems include the following contaminants: 0700, 8000, 0200, 2950, 2920. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Belle Vernon?
2 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, collectively covering approximately 15,100 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Belle Vernon get its drinking water?
Belle Vernon's water supply comes from 2 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 Belle Vernon?
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, reporting a combined 316 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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