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SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH

PWS ID: PA7210043 · SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania 17257

SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH serves 17,800 people in SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania using Surface Water water sources. It has 418 recorded EPA violations, including 24 health-based violations. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing.

Water Quality Snapshot: SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH

SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 17,800 residents in SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania (Cumberland County) through 6,706 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 418 total violations for this system , of which 24 (6%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 328 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 Nitrate, recorded in 21 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. SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH's 418 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
17,800
Total Violations
418
Health-Based Violations
24
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
6,706
County
Cumberland
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
20
Monitoring Violations
328
Treatment Tech Violations
4

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Nitrate MR 21 2013
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL 18 2016
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 8 2005
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 8 2005
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 8 2005
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 8 2005
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 8 2005
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 8 2005
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 8 2005
Carbon tetrachloride MR 8 2005
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 8 2005
Trichloroethylene MR 8 2005
Toluene MR 8 2005
Styrene MR 8 2005
Xylenes, Total MR 8 2005
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 8 2005
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 8 2005
CHLOROBENZENE MR 8 2005
Ethylbenzene MR 8 2005
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 8 2005
Benzene MR 8 2005
Tetrachloroethylene MR 8 2005
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 7 2005
CARBON, TOTAL MR 7 2009
Endrin MR 7 2023
BHC-GAMMA MR 7 2023
Methoxychlor MR 7 2023
Arsenic MR 7 2021
2,3,7,8-TCDD MR 6 2014
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) MR 6 2014

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 300 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
lithium 7/24/2024 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 7/24/2024 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 7/24/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/24/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 7/24/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 7/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 7/24/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/24/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 7/24/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 7/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 7/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 7/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 7/24/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 7/24/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 7/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 7/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 7/24/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 7/24/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 7/24/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 7/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 7/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 7/24/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/24/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/24/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 7/24/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 7/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/24/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 7/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 7/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 7/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 7/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 7/24/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 7/24/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 7/24/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 7/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 7/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 7/24/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 7/24/2024 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 7/24/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/24/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 7/24/2024 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 7/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 7/24/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/24/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 7/24/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 7/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 7/24/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 7/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/24/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 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 SHIPPENSBURG BORO 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 PA7210043 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 SHIPPENSBURG BORO 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
2023 Endrin MR 7 SDWIS / PA7210043 / 2005
2023 BHC-GAMMA MR 7 SDWIS / PA7210043 / 2010
2023 Methoxychlor MR 7 SDWIS / PA7210043 / 2015
2023 Heptachlor MR 6 SDWIS / PA7210043 / 2065
2023 Heptachlor epoxide MR 6 SDWIS / PA7210043 / 2067
2023 Toxaphene MR 6 SDWIS / PA7210043 / 2020
2023 Chlordane MR 5 SDWIS / PA7210043 / 2959
2023 LASSO MR 5 SDWIS / PA7210043 / 2051
2023 Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MR 5 SDWIS / PA7210043 / 2042
2023 HEXACHLOROBENZENE MR 5 SDWIS / PA7210043 / 2274
2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 4 SDWIS / PA7210043 / 8000
2021 Arsenic MR 7 SDWIS / PA7210043 / 1005
2019 Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT 4 SDWIS / PA7210043 / 8000
2019 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 3 SDWIS / PA7210043 / 0300
2019 Groundwater Rule MR 3 SDWIS / PA7210043 / 0700

How SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH Compares

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

Metric SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH Pennsylvania avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 418 150.6 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 24 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 17,800 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 SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH water safe to drink? ▼
SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH (PWS ID: PA7210043) has 418 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 17,800 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH serve? ▼
SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH serves 17,800 people in SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 6,706 service connections.
What type of violations does SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH have? ▼
SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH has 418 total violations: 24 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 328 monitoring/reporting violations, and 4 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH water? ▼
No. SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH use? ▼
SHIPPENSBURG BORO 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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