Charleroi Water Quality

Pennsylvania

Health Violations

The tap water in Charleroi, Pennsylvania is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 27,000 people. 12 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2950 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

1
Water Systems
27,000
Population Served
12
Total Violations
12
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Charleroi, Pennsylvania is delivered through 1 EPA-regulated community water system serving an estimated 27,000 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 Charleroi shows 12 total violations across all 1 system, of which 12 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 2950, 8000. 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
AUTH OF BORO OF CHARLEROI 27,000 12 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
2950 2025-01-01
2950 2025-01-01
2950 2024-10-01
8000 2019-03-01
2950 2016-04-01
2950 2016-01-01
2950 2016-01-01
2950 2015-10-01
2950 2015-10-01
2950 2015-07-01
2950 2015-07-01
2950 2015-04-01

TRI Facilities in Charleroi

Facility Total Releases
National Polymers Inc. 1.8K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charleroi, Pennsylvania water safe to drink?
Charleroi is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 27,000 people. 12 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 Charleroi have?
Charleroi water systems have a total of 12 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 12 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Charleroi water?
Health-based violations for Charleroi water systems include the following contaminants: 2950, 8000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Charleroi?
1 EPA-regulated community water system serves Charleroi, Pennsylvania, collectively covering approximately 27,000 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Charleroi get its drinking water?
Charleroi's water supply comes from 1 EPA-regulated community water system. 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 Charleroi?
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, reporting a combined 1.8K 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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