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Community Water System · PWS PA5020006

Brackenridge Boro Water Dept

Brackenridge, Pennsylvania 15014 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 3,700 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

3,700
People served
137
EPA violations
32
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 137 drinking-water violations at Brackenridge Boro Water Dept, 23% of them health-based - below the Pennsylvania per-system average.

137
Total EPA violations on record
23%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
3,700
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Brackenridge Boro Water Dept

Brackenridge Boro Water Dept is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 3,700 residents in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania (Allegheny County) through 1,363 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 137 total violations for this system , of which 32 (23%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 99 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 TTHM, recorded in 32 violations (MCL, health-based). 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. Statewide, 224 of 389 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (57.6%).

Brackenridge Boro Water Dept's 137 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.

Population Served
3,700
Total Violations
137
Health-Based Violations
32
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
1,363
County
Allegheny
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
32
Monitoring Violations
99
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
TTHM MCL 32 2017
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 31 2020
Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 24 2020
Chlorine MR 20 2020
CARBON, TOTAL MR 6 2018
Dalapon MR 4 2023
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 4 2020
Endrin MR 1 1979
2,4,5-TP MR 1 1979
Arsenic MR 1 1979
Cadmium MR 1 1979
Nitrate MR 1 1979
Fluoride MR 1 1979
Barium MR 1 1979
Mercury MR 1 1979
Methoxychlor MR 1 1979
Chromium MR 1 1979
Selenium MR 1 1979
2,4-D MR 1 1979
BHC-GAMMA MR 1 1979
Toxaphene MR 1 1979

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 116 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFBA 8/20/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/20/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 8/20/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 8/20/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 8/20/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 8/20/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 8/20/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/20/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 8/20/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 8/20/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 8/20/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 8/20/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 8/20/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 8/20/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/20/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/20/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 8/20/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 8/20/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/20/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/20/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 8/20/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/20/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 8/20/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/20/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/20/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 8/20/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 8/20/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 8/20/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 8/20/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 5/21/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 5/21/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 5/21/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 5/21/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 5/21/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 5/21/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 5/21/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 5/21/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 5/21/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 5/21/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 5/21/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 5/21/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 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 Brackenridge Boro Water Dept.

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 PA5020006 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 Brackenridge Boro Water Dept 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 Dalapon MR 4 SDWIS / PA5020006 / 2031
2020 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 31 SDWIS / PA5020006 / 0300
2020 Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 24 SDWIS / PA5020006 / 0200
2020 Chlorine MR 20 SDWIS / PA5020006 / 0999
2020 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 4 SDWIS / PA5020006 / 7000
2018 CARBON, TOTAL MR 6 SDWIS / PA5020006 / 2920
2017 TTHM MCL 32 SDWIS / PA5020006 / 2950
1979 Endrin MR 1 SDWIS / PA5020006 / 2005
1979 2,4,5-TP MR 1 SDWIS / PA5020006 / 2110
1979 Arsenic MR 1 SDWIS / PA5020006 / 1005
1979 Cadmium MR 1 SDWIS / PA5020006 / 1015
1979 Nitrate MR 1 SDWIS / PA5020006 / 1040
1979 Fluoride MR 1 SDWIS / PA5020006 / 1025
1979 Barium MR 1 SDWIS / PA5020006 / 1010
1979 Mercury MR 1 SDWIS / PA5020006 / 1035

How Brackenridge Boro Water Dept Compares

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

Metric Brackenridge Boro Water Dept Pennsylvania avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 137 150.6 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 32 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 3,700 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 (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 Brackenridge Boro Water Dept water safe to drink?
Brackenridge Boro Water Dept (PWS ID: PA5020006) has 137 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 3,700 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does Brackenridge Boro Water Dept serve?
Brackenridge Boro Water Dept serves 3,700 people in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 1,363 service connections.
What type of violations does Brackenridge Boro Water Dept have?
Brackenridge Boro Water Dept has 137 total violations: 32 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 99 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Brackenridge Boro Water Dept water?
No. Brackenridge Boro Water Dept was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Brackenridge Boro Water Dept use?
Brackenridge Boro Water Dept 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.
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.