Falls Creek Water Quality

Pennsylvania

Health Violations

The tap water in Falls Creek, Pennsylvania is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 1,440 people. 36 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0200 in 2021. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

1
Water Systems
1,440
Population Served
36
Total Violations
36
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Falls Creek, Pennsylvania is delivered through 1 EPA-regulated community water system serving an estimated 1,440 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 Falls Creek shows 36 total violations across all 1 system, of which 36 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 0200, 8000, 2456, 2950. 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
FALLS CREEK BORO MUN AUTH 1,440 36 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
0200 2021-07-01
0200 2021-07-01
0200 2021-07-01
0200 2021-07-01
0200 2021-01-01
0200 2021-01-01
0200 2020-12-01
0200 2020-12-01
0200 2020-11-01
0200 2020-11-01
0200 2020-10-01
0200 2020-10-01
0200 2020-09-01
0200 2020-09-01
0200 2020-09-01
0200 2020-08-01
0200 2020-08-01
0200 2020-08-01
0200 2019-11-01
0200 2019-11-01
8000 2019-10-06
8000 2019-10-06
0200 2019-10-01
0200 2019-10-01
0200 2019-09-01
0200 2019-08-01
0200 2019-07-01
2456 2017-07-01
2456 2016-04-01
2456 2016-01-01
2456 2015-10-01
2456 2015-07-01
2950 2011-01-01
2950 2010-10-01
2950 2010-07-01
2950 2010-04-01

TRI Facilities in Falls Creek

Facility Total Releases
Mpp - Falls Creek (fka Netshape Technologies) 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Falls Creek, Pennsylvania water safe to drink?
Falls Creek is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 1,440 people. 36 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 Falls Creek have?
Falls Creek water systems have a total of 36 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 36 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Falls Creek water?
Health-based violations for Falls Creek water systems include the following contaminants: 0200, 8000, 2456, 2950. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Falls Creek?
1 EPA-regulated community water system serves Falls Creek, Pennsylvania, collectively covering approximately 1,440 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Falls Creek get its drinking water?
Falls Creek'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 Falls Creek?
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in Falls Creek, Pennsylvania, reporting a combined 0 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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