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Community Water System · PWS PA3390055

Lca North Whitehall Division

Allentown, Pennsylvania 18106 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 2,910 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

2,910
People served
31
EPA violations
0
Health-based
1 PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 31 drinking-water violations at Lca North Whitehall Division - below the Pennsylvania per-system average, and UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound.

31
Total EPA violations on record
0%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
2,910
People served by this system
1
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Lca North Whitehall Division

Lca North Whitehall Division is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 2,910 residents in Allentown, Pennsylvania (Lehigh County) through 978 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 31 total violations for this system , of which 0 (0%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 23 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2021.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Groundwater Rule, recorded in 9 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 3 ppt (parts per trillion). 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. Statewide, 224 of 389 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (57.6%).

Lca North Whitehall Division's 31 violations sit below the Pennsylvania average.

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
2,910
Total Violations
31
Health-Based Violations
0
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
978
County
Lehigh
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
23
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Groundwater Rule MR 9 2019
Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT 6 2021
Arsenic MR 1 1985
Cadmium MR 1 1985
Chromium MR 1 1985
Nitrate MR 1 1985
Selenium MR 1 1985
Endrin MR 1 1985
BHC-GAMMA MR 1 1985
Methoxychlor MR 1 1985
Barium MR 1 1985
Toxaphene MR 1 1985
Fluoride MR 1 1985
2,4,5-TP MR 1 1985
Mercury MR 1 1985
2,4-D MR 1 1985

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 1 of 116 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
NFDHA 8/21/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 8/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/21/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 8/21/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 8/21/2023 3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
PFPeA 8/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 8/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/21/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 8/21/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 8/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 8/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 8/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 8/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 8/21/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 8/21/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 8/21/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 8/21/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/21/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/21/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 8/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 8/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 8/21/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/21/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/21/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 8/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/21/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 8/21/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/21/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 5/9/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 5/9/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 5/9/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 5/9/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 5/9/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 5/9/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 5/9/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 5/9/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 5/9/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 5/9/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 5/9/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt 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 Lca North Whitehall Division.

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 PA3390055 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 Lca North Whitehall Division 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
2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT 6 SDWIS / PA3390055 / 8000
2019 Groundwater Rule MR 9 SDWIS / PA3390055 / 0700
1985 Arsenic MR 1 SDWIS / PA3390055 / 1005
1985 Cadmium MR 1 SDWIS / PA3390055 / 1015
1985 Chromium MR 1 SDWIS / PA3390055 / 1020
1985 Nitrate MR 1 SDWIS / PA3390055 / 1040
1985 Selenium MR 1 SDWIS / PA3390055 / 1045
1985 Endrin MR 1 SDWIS / PA3390055 / 2005
1985 BHC-GAMMA MR 1 SDWIS / PA3390055 / 2010
1985 Methoxychlor MR 1 SDWIS / PA3390055 / 2015
1985 Barium MR 1 SDWIS / PA3390055 / 1010
1985 Toxaphene MR 1 SDWIS / PA3390055 / 2020
1985 Fluoride MR 1 SDWIS / PA3390055 / 1025
1985 2,4,5-TP MR 1 SDWIS / PA3390055 / 2110
1985 Mercury MR 1 SDWIS / PA3390055 / 1035

How Lca North Whitehall Division Compares

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

Metric Lca North Whitehall Division Pennsylvania avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 31 150.6 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 0 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 2,910 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 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lca North Whitehall Division water safe to drink? ▼
Lca North Whitehall Division (PWS ID: PA3390055) has 31 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 2,910 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does Lca North Whitehall Division serve? ▼
Lca North Whitehall Division serves 2,910 people in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 978 service connections.
What type of violations does Lca North Whitehall Division have? ▼
Lca North Whitehall Division has 31 total violations: 0 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 23 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Lca North Whitehall Division water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in Lca North Whitehall Division's water supply: PFBS. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does Lca North Whitehall Division use? ▼
Lca North Whitehall Division uses Surface Water 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.
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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.