Ebensburg Water Quality

Pennsylvania

Health Violations

The tap water in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 8,581 people. 65 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0700 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

2
Water Systems
8,581
Population Served
65
Total Violations
65
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania is delivered through 2 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 8,581 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 Ebensburg shows 65 total violations across all 2 systems, of which 65 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, 2456, 2950. 2 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
EBENSBURG BORO MUNI AUTH 8,500 62 Health
N E TRAILER COURT 81 3 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 2024-07-04
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 2022-07-01
2456 2022-07-01
2456 2022-07-01
2456 2022-04-01
2456 2022-04-01
2456 2022-04-01
2456 2022-01-01
2456 2022-01-01
2456 2022-01-01
2456 2021-10-01
2456 2021-10-01
2456 2021-10-01
2456 2021-10-01
2456 2021-07-01
2456 2021-07-01
2456 2021-07-01
2456 2021-07-01
2456 2021-07-01
2456 2021-01-01
2456 2021-01-01
2456 2021-01-01
2456 2021-01-01
2456 2020-10-01
2456 2020-10-01
2456 2020-10-01
2456 2020-10-01
2456 2020-07-01
2456 2020-07-01
2456 2020-07-01
2456 2020-07-01
2950 2020-07-01
2950 2020-07-01
2950 2020-07-01
2950 2020-07-01
2456 2020-04-01
2456 2020-04-01
2456 2020-04-01
2456 2020-04-01
2456 2020-01-01
2456 2020-01-01
2456 2020-01-01
2456 2020-01-01

TRI Facilities in Ebensburg

Facility Total Releases
Ebensburg Power Co 1.8M lbs
Cambria Cogen Co 60.9K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ebensburg, Pennsylvania water safe to drink?
Ebensburg is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 8,581 people. 65 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 Ebensburg have?
Ebensburg water systems have a total of 65 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 65 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Ebensburg water?
Health-based violations for Ebensburg water systems include the following contaminants: 0700, 2456, 2950. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Ebensburg?
2 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, collectively covering approximately 8,581 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Ebensburg get its drinking water?
Ebensburg'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 Ebensburg?
Yes, 2 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, reporting a combined 1.9M 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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