Shippingport Water Quality

Pennsylvania

Health Violations

The tap water in Shippingport, Pennsylvania is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 222 people. 20 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2950 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

1
Water Systems
222
Population Served
20
Total Violations
20
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Shippingport, Pennsylvania is delivered through 1 EPA-regulated community water system serving an estimated 222 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 Shippingport shows 20 total violations across all 1 system, of which 20 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, 2456. 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
SHIPPINGPORT BORO WATER SYS 222 20 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 2024-04-01
2950 2024-04-01
2950 2024-01-01
2950 2024-01-01
2950 2024-01-01
2950 2023-10-01
2950 2023-10-01
2950 2023-10-01
2950 2023-07-01
2950 2023-07-01
2950 2023-07-01
2950 2023-07-01
2456 2019-07-01
2456 2019-07-01
2456 2019-07-01
2456 2019-07-01
2456 2019-04-01
2456 2019-01-01
2456 2018-10-01
2950 2017-04-01

TRI Facilities in Shippingport

Facility Total Releases
Bruce Mansfield Power Plant 455.7K lbs
Gold Bond Building Products - Shippingport 250 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shippingport, Pennsylvania water safe to drink?
Shippingport is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 222 people. 20 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 Shippingport have?
Shippingport water systems have a total of 20 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 20 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Shippingport water?
Health-based violations for Shippingport water systems include the following contaminants: 2950, 2456. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Shippingport?
1 EPA-regulated community water system serves Shippingport, Pennsylvania, collectively covering approximately 222 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Shippingport get its drinking water?
Shippingport'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 Shippingport?
Yes, 2 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Shippingport, Pennsylvania, reporting a combined 456.0K 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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