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INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH

PWS ID: PA5260011 · INDIAN HEAD, Pennsylvania 15446

INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH serves 7,000 people in INDIAN HEAD, Pennsylvania using Surface Water water sources. It has 2,322 recorded EPA violations, including 0 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (1 compound found).

Water Quality Snapshot: INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH

INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 7,000 residents in INDIAN HEAD, Pennsylvania (Fayette County) through 2,627 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 2,322 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 2,296 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 Pentachlorophenol, recorded in 76 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 13.2 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. INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH's 2,322 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
7,000
Total Violations
2,322
Health-Based Violations
0
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
2,627
County
Fayette
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
2,296
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Pentachlorophenol MR 76 2017
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MR 74 2017
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MR 74 2017
Benzo(a)pyrene MR 72 2017
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 71 2017
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE MR 66 2020
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE MR 66 2020
OXAMYL MR 63 2022
Carbofuran MR 63 2022
BHC-GAMMA MR 60 2017
Endothall MR 60 2017
Picloram MR 60 2017
Atrazine MR 60 2017
Simazine MR 60 2017
LASSO MR 58 2017
Chlordane MR 58 2017
2,4-D MR 58 2017
Methoxychlor MR 58 2017
Endrin MR 53 2017
Diquat MR 53 2017
Dinoseb MR 53 2017
2,3,7,8-TCDD MR 53 2019
Toxaphene MR 53 2017
Glyphosate MR 53 2017
Dalapon MR 53 2017
Heptachlor epoxide MR 51 2017
2,4,5-TP MR 51 2017
Heptachlor MR 51 2017
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) MR 51 2017
HEXACHLOROBENZENE MR 51 2017

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 4 of 480 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/18/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 9/18/2023 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 9/18/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/18/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/18/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 9/18/2023 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 9/18/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 9/18/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/18/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 9/18/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 9/18/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 9/18/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 9/18/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/18/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/18/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/18/2023 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/18/2023 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 9/18/2023 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 9/18/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 9/18/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/18/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/18/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 9/18/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 9/18/2023 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/18/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 9/18/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 9/18/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 9/18/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 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 INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER 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 PA5260011 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 INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER 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 CARBON, TOTAL MR 40 SDWIS / PA5260011 / 2920
2024 Nickel MR 11 SDWIS / PA5260011 / 1036
2024 Barium MR 9 SDWIS / PA5260011 / 1010
2024 Chromium MR 9 SDWIS / PA5260011 / 1020
2024 Fluoride MR 9 SDWIS / PA5260011 / 1025
2024 Mercury MR 9 SDWIS / PA5260011 / 1035
2024 Antimony, Total MR 9 SDWIS / PA5260011 / 1074
2024 Beryllium, Total MR 9 SDWIS / PA5260011 / 1075
2024 Arsenic MR 9 SDWIS / PA5260011 / 1005
2024 Cadmium MR 9 SDWIS / PA5260011 / 1015
2024 Selenium MR 9 SDWIS / PA5260011 / 1045
2024 Thallium, Total MR 9 SDWIS / PA5260011 / 1085
2023 Public Notice Other 16 SDWIS / PA5260011 / 7500
2022 OXAMYL MR 63 SDWIS / PA5260011 / 2036
2022 Carbofuran MR 63 SDWIS / PA5260011 / 2046

How INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH Compares

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

Metric INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH Pennsylvania avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 2,322 150.6 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 7,000 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 INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH water safe to drink? ▼
INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH (PWS ID: PA5260011) has 2322 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 7,000 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH serve? ▼
INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH serves 7,000 people in INDIAN HEAD, Pennsylvania. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 2,627 service connections.
What type of violations does INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH have? ▼
INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH has 2,322 total violations: 0 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 2,296 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH's water supply: lithium. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH use? ▼
INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH 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.

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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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