Pottsville Water Quality

Pennsylvania

Health Violations

According to EPA SDWIS, Pottsville, Pennsylvania is served by 6 community water systems covering about 36,085 people. The same extract lists 3 health-based violation records, most recently coded 0300 in 2020. Counts are historical EPA registry rows, not a current compliance or drinkability score.

6
Water Systems
36,085
Population Served
3
Health-Based Violation Records
1
Distinct Contaminant Codes

Drinking water in Pottsville, Pennsylvania is delivered through 6 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 36,085 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.

PlainEnviro's health-based SDWIS extract shows 3 violation records across the 6 active community systems shown here. Monitoring and reporting records are not present in the extract. The records carry 1 distinct EPA contaminant code: Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule. 2 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA health-based registry row does not describe water delivered today or current compliance status; utilities notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight when required. 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
SCHUYLKILL CO MUN AUTH 31,850 3 Health
SCMA-TREMONT 2,515 0 Clean
SCMA PINEBROOK 735 0 Clean
SCMA ORWIGSBURG CONSECUTIVE 500 0 Clean
SCMA PINE GROVE TOWNSHIP 260 0 Clean
MOREA CITIZENS WATER COMPANY 225 0 Clean

Does this city have health-based water violations?

These health-based records can represent Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), or Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) categories. A historical record does not establish that water is currently unsafe.

Water system Contaminant Begin Date
SCHUYLKILL CO MUN AUTH Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2020-12-01
SCHUYLKILL CO MUN AUTH Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2020-12-01
SCHUYLKILL CO MUN AUTH Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2020-12-01

What are Pottsville's health-based records for?

Every health-based violation record in Pottsville carries one EPA contaminant or rule code. Counts are records on file in the EPA SDWIS extract, not current test results.

Contaminant Records Systems
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 3 1

TRI Facilities in Pottsville

Facility Total Releases
Northeast Prestressed Products LLC 351 lbs
World Resources Co 23 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What does EPA SDWIS list for drinking water in Pottsville, Pennsylvania?
Pottsville is listed with 6 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 36,085 people. 3 health-based violation records appear in the extract. A past registry row is not a current drinkability verdict; contact the local utility for current status.
How many water violations does Pottsville have in this EPA extract?
Pottsville water systems have 3 health-based violation records in PlainEnviro's EPA SDWIS extract. This extract is filtered to EPA health-based records and does not include monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Pottsville water?
Health-based records for Pottsville water systems carry the following EPA contaminant codes: Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule. This source edition does not include authoritative contaminant names. Source: EPA SDWIS.
How many water systems serve Pottsville?
6 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Pottsville, Pennsylvania, collectively covering approximately 36,085 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Pottsville get its drinking water?
Pottsville'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 Pottsville?
Yes, 2 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, reporting a combined 373 lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

How does Pottsville compare in Pennsylvania?

Of the 769 Pennsylvania places with at least one community water system on file, Pottsville ranks #58 by number of systems (6).

Either side of it: Nicholson (6), Pottstown (6), Wilkes Barre (6), Bath (5)

About This Data

Figures here are the current EPA SDWIS extract joined to the 6 community water systems whose service area lists Pottsville, ranked against the 769 Pennsylvania places with at least one system on file. Data current as of 2026-08-25.

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). PlainEnviro's violation fetch is restricted upstream to records EPA flags as health-based and then joined to active community water systems. Monitoring and reporting violations are not included.

A health-based violation row in this extract is a historical EPA registry entry. It does not describe water delivered today or current compliance status. Many records are later resolved, and public water systems notify customers when required. For current conditions, contact your local water utility or the state drinking water program.

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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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro