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Latrobe Muni Auth

Latrobe, Pennsylvania 15650 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 30,000 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

30,000
People served
244
EPA violations
14
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 244 drinking-water violations at Latrobe Muni Auth, 6% of them health-based - above the Pennsylvania per-system average.

244
Total EPA violations on record
6%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
30,000
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Latrobe Muni Auth

Latrobe Muni Auth is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 30,000 residents in Latrobe, Pennsylvania (Westmoreland County) through 9,385 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 244 total violations for this system , of which 14 (6%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 213 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2024.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Surface Water Treatment Rule, recorded in 36 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. Statewide, 224 of 389 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (57.6%).

Latrobe Muni Auth's 244 violations sit above 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
30,000
Total Violations
244
Health-Based Violations
14
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
9,385
County
Westmoreland
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
213
Treatment Tech Violations
14

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 36 2012
Coliform (TCR) MR 22 2013
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 9 2016
Nitrate MR 9 1997
Revised Total Coliform Rule TT 8 2023
Arsenic MR 6 2024
2,4,5-TP MR 5 2017
TTHM MR 5 2021
2,4-D MR 5 2017
Fluoride MR 5 2019
Lead and Copper Rule MR 5 1996
Picloram MR 4 2017
Dinoseb MR 4 2017
2,3,7,8-TCDD MR 4 2017
Pentachlorophenol MR 4 2017
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) MR 4 2017
Methoxychlor MR 4 2017
Toxaphene MR 4 2017
BHC-GAMMA MR 4 2017
Endrin MR 4 2017
Dalapon MR 4 2017
CARBON, TOTAL TT 4 2009
CYANIDE MR 4 2019
Diquat MR 3 2017
OXAMYL MR 3 2017
Simazine MR 3 2017
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MR 3 2017
Carbofuran MR 3 2017
Atrazine MR 3 2017
LASSO MR 3 2017

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

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

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
8:2 FTS 7/18/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 7/18/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 7/18/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 7/18/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/18/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 7/18/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 7/18/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 7/18/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/18/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 7/18/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 7/18/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 7/18/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/18/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 7/18/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 7/18/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/18/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 7/18/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 7/18/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 7/18/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/18/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 7/18/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 7/18/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 7/18/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 7/18/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 7/18/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 7/18/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 7/18/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 7/18/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 7/18/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 4/16/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 4/16/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 4/16/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 4/16/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 4/16/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 4/16/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 4/16/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 4/16/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 4/16/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 4/16/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 4/16/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 4/16/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 4/16/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 4/16/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 4/16/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 4/16/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 4/16/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 4/16/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 4/16/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 4/16/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 4/16/2024 <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 Latrobe Muni 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 PA5650060 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 Latrobe Muni 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
2024 Arsenic MR 6 SDWIS / PA5650060 / 1005
2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 2 SDWIS / PA5650060 / 8000
2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule TT 8 SDWIS / PA5650060 / 8000
2021 TTHM MR 5 SDWIS / PA5650060 / 2950
2019 Fluoride MR 5 SDWIS / PA5650060 / 1025
2019 CYANIDE MR 4 SDWIS / PA5650060 / 1024
2017 2,4,5-TP MR 5 SDWIS / PA5650060 / 2110
2017 2,4-D MR 5 SDWIS / PA5650060 / 2105
2017 Picloram MR 4 SDWIS / PA5650060 / 2040
2017 Dinoseb MR 4 SDWIS / PA5650060 / 2041
2017 2,3,7,8-TCDD MR 4 SDWIS / PA5650060 / 2063
2017 Pentachlorophenol MR 4 SDWIS / PA5650060 / 2326
2017 Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) MR 4 SDWIS / PA5650060 / 2383
2017 Methoxychlor MR 4 SDWIS / PA5650060 / 2015
2017 Toxaphene MR 4 SDWIS / PA5650060 / 2020

How Latrobe Muni Auth Compares

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

Metric Latrobe Muni Auth Pennsylvania avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 244 150.6 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 14 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 30,000 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 (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 Latrobe Muni Auth water safe to drink?
Latrobe Muni Auth (PWS ID: PA5650060) has 244 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 30,000 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does Latrobe Muni Auth serve?
Latrobe Muni Auth serves 30,000 people in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 9,385 service connections.
What type of violations does Latrobe Muni Auth have?
Latrobe Muni Auth has 244 total violations: 14 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 213 monitoring/reporting violations, and 14 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Latrobe Muni Auth water?
No. Latrobe Muni Auth was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Latrobe Muni Auth use?
Latrobe Muni 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.
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.