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Community Water System · PWS PA6170048

Aqua PA Inc Treasure Lake Div

Sharon, Pennsylvania 16146 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 4,155 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

4,155
People served
458
EPA violations
3
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 458 drinking-water violations at Aqua PA Inc Treasure Lake Div, 1% of them health-based - above the Pennsylvania per-system average.

458
Total EPA violations on record
1%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
4,155
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Aqua PA Inc Treasure Lake Div

Aqua PA Inc Treasure Lake Div is a private-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 4,155 residents in Sharon, Pennsylvania (Clearfield County) through 2,240 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 458 total violations for this system , of which 3 (1%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 454 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2013.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Xylenes, Total, recorded in 20 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%).

Aqua PA Inc Treasure Lake Div's 458 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
4,155
Total Violations
458
Health-Based Violations
3
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Private
Connections
2,240
County
Clearfield
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
2
Monitoring Violations
454
Treatment Tech Violations
1

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Xylenes, Total MR 20 2011
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 20 2011
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 20 2011
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 20 2011
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 20 2011
Carbon tetrachloride MR 20 2011
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 20 2011
Trichloroethylene MR 20 2011
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 20 2011
Tetrachloroethylene MR 20 2011
Benzene MR 20 2011
Toluene MR 20 2011
Ethylbenzene MR 20 2011
Styrene MR 20 2011
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 20 2011
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 20 2011
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 20 2011
CHLOROBENZENE MR 20 2011
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 20 2011
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 20 2011
Groundwater Rule MR 6 2011
Coliform (TCR) MR 5 2013
Chlorine MR 4 2013
Nickel MR 4 2006
Barium MR 3 2006
Fluoride MR 3 2006
Mercury MR 3 2006
Selenium MR 3 2006
Cadmium MR 3 2006
Chromium MR 3 2006

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

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

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFHpA 6/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 6/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 6/19/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 6/19/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 6/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 6/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 6/19/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 6/19/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 6/19/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 6/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 6/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 6/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 6/19/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 6/19/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 6/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 6/19/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 6/19/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 6/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 6/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 6/19/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 6/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 6/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 6/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 6/19/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 6/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 6/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 6/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 6/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 6/19/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 6/19/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 6/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 6/19/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 6/19/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 6/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 6/19/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 6/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 6/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 6/19/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 6/19/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 6/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 6/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 6/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 6/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 6/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 6/19/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 6/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 6/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 6/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 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 Aqua PA Inc Treasure Lake Div.

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 PA6170048 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 Aqua PA Inc Treasure Lake Div 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
2013 Coliform (TCR) MR 5 SDWIS / PA6170048 / 3100
2013 Chlorine MR 4 SDWIS / PA6170048 / 0999
2012 Groundwater Rule TT 1 SDWIS / PA6170048 / 0700
2012 Public Notice Other 1 SDWIS / PA6170048 / 7500
2011 Xylenes, Total MR 20 SDWIS / PA6170048 / 2955
2011 DICHLOROMETHANE MR 20 SDWIS / PA6170048 / 2964
2011 o-Dichlorobenzene MR 20 SDWIS / PA6170048 / 2968
2011 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 20 SDWIS / PA6170048 / 2979
2011 1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 20 SDWIS / PA6170048 / 2981
2011 Carbon tetrachloride MR 20 SDWIS / PA6170048 / 2982
2011 1,2-Dichloropropane MR 20 SDWIS / PA6170048 / 2983
2011 Trichloroethylene MR 20 SDWIS / PA6170048 / 2984
2011 1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 20 SDWIS / PA6170048 / 2985
2011 Tetrachloroethylene MR 20 SDWIS / PA6170048 / 2987
2011 Benzene MR 20 SDWIS / PA6170048 / 2990

How Aqua PA Inc Treasure Lake Div Compares

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

Metric Aqua PA Inc Treasure Lake Div Pennsylvania avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 458 150.6 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 3 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 4,155 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 Aqua PA Inc Treasure Lake Div water safe to drink?
Aqua PA Inc Treasure Lake Div (PWS ID: PA6170048) has 458 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 4,155 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Aqua PA Inc Treasure Lake Div serve?
Aqua PA Inc Treasure Lake Div serves 4,155 people in Sharon, Pennsylvania. It is a Private-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 2,240 service connections.
What type of violations does Aqua PA Inc Treasure Lake Div have?
Aqua PA Inc Treasure Lake Div has 458 total violations: 3 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 454 monitoring/reporting violations, and 1 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Aqua PA Inc Treasure Lake Div water?
No. Aqua PA Inc Treasure Lake Div was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Aqua PA Inc Treasure Lake Div use?
Aqua PA Inc Treasure Lake Div 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.
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.