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PENN ESTATES UTILITIES INCORP

PWS ID: PA2450065 · EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania 18301

PENN ESTATES UTILITIES INCORP serves 4,300 people in EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania using Groundwater water sources. It has 423 recorded EPA violations, including 33 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (1 compound found).

Water Quality Snapshot: PENN ESTATES UTILITIES INCORP

PENN ESTATES UTILITIES INCORP is a public/private-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 4,300 residents in EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania (Monroe County) through 1,734 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 423 total violations for this system , of which 33 (8%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 379 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2023.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Groundwater Rule, recorded in 49 violations (MR). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 1 PFAS compound was detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 22.2 ppt. PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across Pennsylvania, EPA tracks 7,701 public water systems serving 12,630,061 people, with 1,159,868 cumulative violations and 68,517 health-based violations on record. About 97% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 150.6 violations. PENN ESTATES UTILITIES INCORP's 423 violations sit above the Pennsylvania average. Statewide, 224 of 389 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (57.6%). All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

1 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
4,300
Total Violations
423
Health-Based Violations
33
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Public/Private
Connections
1,734
County
Monroe
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
12
Monitoring Violations
379
Treatment Tech Violations
21

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Groundwater Rule MR 49 2023
Groundwater Rule TT 19 2022
Coliform (TCR) MCL 12 2010
Toxaphene MR 12 2020
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) MR 12 2020
Chlordane MR 12 2020
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 11 2010
Chlorine MR 10 2019
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 7 2019
Coliform (TCR) MR 7 2003
Public Notice Other 7 2022
TTHM MR 7 2019
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 6 2001
Xylenes, Total MR 6 2001
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 6 2001
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 6 2001
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 6 2001
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 6 2001
Carbon tetrachloride MR 6 2001
Trichloroethylene MR 6 2001
Tetrachloroethylene MR 6 2001
CHLOROBENZENE MR 6 2001
Benzene MR 6 2001
Ethylbenzene MR 6 2001
Styrene MR 6 2001
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 6 2001
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 6 2001
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 6 2001
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 6 2001
Toluene MR 6 2001

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 7 of 420 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFDA 8/22/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 8/22/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 8/22/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 8/22/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 8/22/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 8/22/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 8/22/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 8/22/2023 10.4000 µg/L 9 µg/L Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/22/2023 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/22/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/22/2023 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 8/22/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 8/22/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/22/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 8/22/2023 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/22/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 8/22/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 8/22/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 8/22/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 8/22/2023 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 8/22/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/22/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 8/22/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 8/22/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 8/22/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/22/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 8/22/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/22/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/22/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 8/22/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/22/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/22/2023 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 8/22/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/22/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/22/2023 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 8/22/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 8/22/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 8/22/2023 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 8/22/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/22/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/22/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 8/22/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/22/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 8/22/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/22/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/22/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 8/22/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 8/22/2023 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 8/22/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 8/22/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records — or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status — go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for PENN ESTATES UTILITIES INCORP.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS — Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID PA2450065 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Pennsylvania Drinking Water Authority

Pennsylvania DEP — Bureau of Safe Drinking Water is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects PENN ESTATES UTILITIES INCORP under EPA-delegated authority.

Open PA regulator portal

Source: Pennsylvania DEP — Bureau of Safe Drinking Water

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2023 Groundwater Rule MR 49 SDWIS / PA2450065 / 0700
2022 Groundwater Rule TT 19 SDWIS / PA2450065 / 0700
2022 Public Notice Other 7 SDWIS / PA2450065 / 7500
2020 Toxaphene MR 12 SDWIS / PA2450065 / 2020
2020 Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) MR 12 SDWIS / PA2450065 / 2383
2020 Chlordane MR 12 SDWIS / PA2450065 / 2959
2020 Endrin MR 4 SDWIS / PA2450065 / 2005
2020 BHC-GAMMA MR 4 SDWIS / PA2450065 / 2010
2020 Methoxychlor MR 4 SDWIS / PA2450065 / 2015
2020 Dalapon MR 4 SDWIS / PA2450065 / 2031
2020 Diquat MR 4 SDWIS / PA2450065 / 2032
2020 Endothall MR 4 SDWIS / PA2450065 / 2033
2020 Glyphosate MR 4 SDWIS / PA2450065 / 2034
2020 Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MR 4 SDWIS / PA2450065 / 2035
2020 OXAMYL MR 4 SDWIS / PA2450065 / 2036

How PENN ESTATES UTILITIES INCORP Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric PENN ESTATES UTILITIES INCORP Pennsylvania avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 423 150.6 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 33 8.9 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 1 compound 57.6% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 4,300 1,640 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 7,701 regulated public water systems in Pennsylvania.

Federal MCL reference — Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PENN ESTATES UTILITIES INCORP water safe to drink? ▼
PENN ESTATES UTILITIES INCORP (PWS ID: PA2450065) has 423 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 4,300 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does PENN ESTATES UTILITIES INCORP serve? ▼
PENN ESTATES UTILITIES INCORP serves 4,300 people in EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania. It is a Public/Private-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 1,734 service connections.
What type of violations does PENN ESTATES UTILITIES INCORP have? ▼
PENN ESTATES UTILITIES INCORP has 423 total violations: 33 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 379 monitoring/reporting violations, and 21 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in PENN ESTATES UTILITIES INCORP water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in PENN ESTATES UTILITIES INCORP's water supply: lithium. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does PENN ESTATES UTILITIES INCORP use? ▼
PENN ESTATES UTILITIES INCORP uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from? ▼
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.

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