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CAERNARVON TWP AUTH

PWS ID: PA3060052 · MORGANTOWN, Pennsylvania 19543

CAERNARVON TWP AUTH serves 4,245 people in MORGANTOWN, Pennsylvania using Groundwater water sources. It has 494 recorded EPA violations, including 14 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (6 compounds found).

Water Quality Snapshot: CAERNARVON TWP AUTH

CAERNARVON TWP AUTH is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 4,245 residents in MORGANTOWN, Pennsylvania (Berks County) through 1,232 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 494 total violations for this system , of which 14 (3%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 473 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2024.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Nitrate, recorded in 20 violations (MR). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 6 PFAS compounds were detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 0.092 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. CAERNARVON TWP AUTH's 494 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

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

Population Served
4,245
Total Violations
494
Health-Based Violations
14
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
1,232
County
Berks
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
10
Monitoring Violations
473
Treatment Tech Violations
4

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Nitrate MR 20 2013
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 18 2017
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 15 2018
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 15 2018
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 15 2018
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 15 2018
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 15 2018
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 15 2018
Carbon tetrachloride MR 15 2018
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 15 2018
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 15 2018
Tetrachloroethylene MR 15 2018
CHLOROBENZENE MR 15 2018
Ethylbenzene MR 15 2018
Styrene MR 15 2018
Xylenes, Total MR 15 2018
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 15 2018
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 15 2018
Benzene MR 15 2018
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 15 2018
Trichloroethylene MR 15 2018
Toluene MR 15 2018
Radium-226 MR 14 2017
Radium-228 MR 14 2017
Groundwater Rule MR 10 2024
Coliform (TCR) MCL 6 2015
Selenium MR 6 2018
Nitrite MR 6 2013
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 5 2005
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 5 2017

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 14 of 180 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFBA 4/14/2025 0.0562 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Detected
6:2 FTS 4/14/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 4/14/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 4/14/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 4/14/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 4/14/2025 0.0754 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFMBA 4/14/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 4/14/2025 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 4/14/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 4/14/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 4/14/2025 0.0290 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFPeS 4/14/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 4/14/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 4/14/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 4/14/2025 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 4/14/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 4/14/2025 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 4/14/2025 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 4/14/2025 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 4/14/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 4/14/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 4/14/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 4/14/2025 0.0558 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Detected
PFDA 4/14/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 4/14/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 4/14/2025 0.0920 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFUnA 4/14/2025 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 4/14/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 4/14/2025 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 4/14/2025 0.0231 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFDA 4/14/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 4/14/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 4/14/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 4/14/2025 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 4/14/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 4/14/2025 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 4/14/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 4/14/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 4/14/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 4/14/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 4/14/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 4/14/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 4/14/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 4/14/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 4/14/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 4/14/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 4/14/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 4/14/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 4/14/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 4/14/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 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 CAERNARVON TWP AUTH.

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 PA3060052 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 CAERNARVON TWP AUTH 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
2024 Groundwater Rule MR 10 SDWIS / PA3060052 / 0700
2020 Endrin MR 3 SDWIS / PA3060052 / 2005
2020 Methoxychlor MR 3 SDWIS / PA3060052 / 2015
2020 2,4-D MR 3 SDWIS / PA3060052 / 2105
2020 2,4,5-TP MR 3 SDWIS / PA3060052 / 2110
2020 Toxaphene MR 3 SDWIS / PA3060052 / 2020
2020 BHC-GAMMA MR 3 SDWIS / PA3060052 / 2010
2020 Diquat MR 2 SDWIS / PA3060052 / 2032
2020 Endothall MR 2 SDWIS / PA3060052 / 2033
2020 Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MR 2 SDWIS / PA3060052 / 2035
2020 OXAMYL MR 2 SDWIS / PA3060052 / 2036
2020 Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 2 SDWIS / PA3060052 / 2039
2020 Dinoseb MR 2 SDWIS / PA3060052 / 2041
2020 Atrazine MR 2 SDWIS / PA3060052 / 2050
2020 Heptachlor MR 2 SDWIS / PA3060052 / 2065

How CAERNARVON TWP AUTH Compares

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

Metric CAERNARVON TWP AUTH Pennsylvania avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 494 150.6 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 14 8.9 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 6 compounds 57.6% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 4,245 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 CAERNARVON TWP AUTH water safe to drink? ▼
CAERNARVON TWP AUTH (PWS ID: PA3060052) has 494 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 6 PFAS compounds found. This system serves 4,245 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does CAERNARVON TWP AUTH serve? ▼
CAERNARVON TWP AUTH serves 4,245 people in MORGANTOWN, Pennsylvania. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 1,232 service connections.
What type of violations does CAERNARVON TWP AUTH have? ▼
CAERNARVON TWP AUTH has 494 total violations: 14 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 473 monitoring/reporting violations, and 4 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in CAERNARVON TWP AUTH water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 6 PFAS compounds in CAERNARVON TWP AUTH's water supply: PFBA, PFPeA, PFBS, PFOA, PFHxA, and others. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does CAERNARVON TWP AUTH use? ▼
CAERNARVON TWP AUTH 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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