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PENNS CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTH

PWS ID: PA4550019 · PENNS CREEK, Pennsylvania 17862

PENNS CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTH serves 725 people in PENNS CREEK, Pennsylvania using Groundwater water sources. It has 2,191 recorded EPA violations, including 2 health-based violations. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing.

Water Quality Snapshot: PENNS CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTH

PENNS CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTH is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 725 residents in PENNS CREEK, Pennsylvania (Snyder County) through 189 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 2,191 total violations for this system , of which 2 (0%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 2,141 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2025.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Groundwater Rule, recorded in 263 violations (MR). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

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. PENNS CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTH's 2,191 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.

Population Served
725
Total Violations
2,191
Health-Based Violations
2
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
189
County
Snyder
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
2
Monitoring Violations
2,141
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Groundwater Rule MR 263 2025
Chlorine MR 134 2024
Nitrate MR 55 2023
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 47 2023
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 47 2023
Benzene MR 47 2023
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 47 2023
Carbon tetrachloride MR 47 2023
Trichloroethylene MR 47 2023
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 47 2023
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 45 2023
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 45 2023
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 45 2023
Tetrachloroethylene MR 45 2023
CHLOROBENZENE MR 45 2023
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 45 2023
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 45 2023
Ethylbenzene MR 45 2023
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 45 2023
Toluene MR 45 2023
Styrene MR 45 2023
Xylenes, Total MR 45 2023
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 45 2023
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 42 2023
Benzo(a)pyrene MR 34 2024
Nitrite MR 27 2023
2,3,7,8-TCDD MR 26 2023
Atrazine MR 22 2017
2,4-D MR 22 2017
BHC-GAMMA MR 20 2017

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 31 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFBA 8/6/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 8/6/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/6/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/6/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/6/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 8/6/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 8/6/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 8/6/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 8/6/2025 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 8/6/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 8/6/2025 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 8/6/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/6/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 8/6/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 8/6/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/6/2025 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/6/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/6/2025 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/6/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/6/2025 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 8/6/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 8/6/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 8/6/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 8/6/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 8/6/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 8/6/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 8/6/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 8/6/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 8/6/2025 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 8/6/2025 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 8/12/2025 <9 µg/L 9 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 PENNS CREEK MUNICIPAL 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 PA4550019 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 PENNS CREEK MUNICIPAL 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
2025 Groundwater Rule MR 263 SDWIS / PA4550019 / 0700
2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 19 SDWIS / PA4550019 / 2456
2025 TTHM MR 19 SDWIS / PA4550019 / 2950
2025 Lead and Copper Rule MR 11 SDWIS / PA4550019 / 5000
2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 7 SDWIS / PA4550019 / 8000
2024 Chlorine MR 134 SDWIS / PA4550019 / 0999
2024 Benzo(a)pyrene MR 34 SDWIS / PA4550019 / 2306
2024 Public Notice Other 2 SDWIS / PA4550019 / 7500
2023 Nitrate MR 55 SDWIS / PA4550019 / 1040
2023 1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 47 SDWIS / PA4550019 / 2981
2023 1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 47 SDWIS / PA4550019 / 2977
2023 Benzene MR 47 SDWIS / PA4550019 / 2990
2023 1,2-Dichloroethane MR 47 SDWIS / PA4550019 / 2980
2023 Carbon tetrachloride MR 47 SDWIS / PA4550019 / 2982
2023 Trichloroethylene MR 47 SDWIS / PA4550019 / 2984

How PENNS CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTH Compares

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

Metric PENNS CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTH Pennsylvania avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 2,191 150.6 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 2 8.9 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 57.6% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 725 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 PENNS CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTH water safe to drink? ▼
PENNS CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTH (PWS ID: PA4550019) has 2191 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 725 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does PENNS CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTH serve? ▼
PENNS CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTH serves 725 people in PENNS CREEK, Pennsylvania. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 189 service connections.
What type of violations does PENNS CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTH have? ▼
PENNS CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTH has 2,191 total violations: 2 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 2,141 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in PENNS CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTH water? ▼
No. PENNS CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTH was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does PENNS CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTH use? ▼
PENNS CREEK MUNICIPAL 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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