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KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY

PWS ID: PA3540014 · MCADOO, Pennsylvania 18237

KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY serves 6,700 people in MCADOO, Pennsylvania using Groundwater water sources. It has 242 recorded EPA violations, including 13 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (1 compound found).

Water Quality Snapshot: KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY

KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY is a private-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 6,700 residents in MCADOO, Pennsylvania (Schuylkill County) through 2,008 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 242 total violations for this system , of which 13 (5%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 201 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 Chlorine, recorded in 23 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 15.9 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. KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY's 242 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
6,700
Total Violations
242
Health-Based Violations
13
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Private
Connections
2,008
County
Schuylkill
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
5
Monitoring Violations
201
Treatment Tech Violations
8

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Chlorine MR 23 2021
Groundwater Rule MR 21 2020
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 16 2020
TTHM MR 8 2023
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 6 2022
Asbestos MR 6 2011
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 6 1989
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 6 1989
Benzene MR 6 1989
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 6 1989
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 6 1989
Tetrachloroethylene MR 6 1989
Styrene MR 6 1989
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 6 1989
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 6 1989
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE MR 6 1989
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE MR 6 1989
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 6 1989
CHLOROBENZENE MR 6 1989
Toluene MR 6 1989
Ethylbenzene MR 6 1989
Trichloroethylene MR 6 1989
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 6 1989
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 6 1989
Carbon tetrachloride MR 6 1989
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 6 1989
Arsenic MCL 5 2006
Arsenic MR 5 2016
Lead and Copper Rule TT 4 2019
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 3 1984

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 1 of 120 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
lithium 9/24/2024 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 9/24/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/24/2024 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/24/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/24/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/24/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 9/24/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 9/24/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/24/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 9/24/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 9/24/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 9/24/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/24/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 9/24/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/24/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/24/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 9/24/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 9/24/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 9/24/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 9/24/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/24/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/24/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/24/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/24/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 9/24/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 9/24/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/24/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 9/24/2024 15.9000 µg/L 9 µg/L Detected
PFTA 9/24/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/24/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/24/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 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 KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY.

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 PA3540014 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 KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY 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 TTHM MR 8 SDWIS / PA3540014 / 2950
2022 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 6 SDWIS / PA3540014 / 2456
2021 Chlorine MR 23 SDWIS / PA3540014 / 0999
2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 3 SDWIS / PA3540014 / 8000
2020 Groundwater Rule MR 21 SDWIS / PA3540014 / 0700
2020 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 16 SDWIS / PA3540014 / 7000
2019 Lead and Copper Rule TT 4 SDWIS / PA3540014 / 5000
2016 Arsenic MR 5 SDWIS / PA3540014 / 1005
2014 Radium-228 MR 2 SDWIS / PA3540014 / 4030
2014 Groundwater Rule TT 2 SDWIS / PA3540014 / 0700
2014 Radium-226 MR 2 SDWIS / PA3540014 / 4020
2011 Asbestos MR 6 SDWIS / PA3540014 / 1094
2006 Arsenic MCL 5 SDWIS / PA3540014 / 1005
1994 Coliform (TCR) MR 2 SDWIS / PA3540014 / 3100
1992 Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 2 SDWIS / PA3540014 / 0200

How KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY Compares

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

Metric KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY Pennsylvania avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 242 150.6 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 13 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 6,700 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 KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY water safe to drink? ▼
KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY (PWS ID: PA3540014) has 242 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 6,700 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY serve? ▼
KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY serves 6,700 people in MCADOO, Pennsylvania. It is a Private-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 2,008 service connections.
What type of violations does KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY have? ▼
KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY has 242 total violations: 13 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 201 monitoring/reporting violations, and 8 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY's water supply: lithium. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY use? ▼
KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY 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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