Non-Transient Non-Community Water System · PWS PA7280369
Fannett Metal Sch Dist
Willow Hill, Pennsylvania 17271 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 600 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.
- 600
- People served
- 258
- EPA violations
- 36
- Health-based
- No PFAS
- UCMR5 result
The verdict
EPA records 258 drinking-water violations at Fannett Metal Sch Dist, 14% of them health-based - above the Pennsylvania per-system average.
- 258
- Total EPA violations on record
- 14%
- Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
- 600
- People served by this system
- 0
- PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)
Water Quality Snapshot: Fannett Metal Sch Dist
Fannett Metal Sch Dist is a local-owned non-transient non-community water system that delivers drinking water to 600 residents in Willow Hill, Pennsylvania (Franklin County) through 2 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 258 total violations for this system , of which 36 (14%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 193 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 36 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%).
Fannett Metal Sch Dist's 258 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.
System Details
- System Type
- Non-Transient Non-Community
- Owner Type
- Local
- Connections
- 2
- County
- Franklin
- School/Daycare
- Yes
- MCL Violations
- 36
- Monitoring Violations
- 193
- Treatment Tech Violations
- 0
Violation History
Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.
| Contaminant | Category | Count | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | MCL | 36 | 2019 |
| Public Notice | Other | 21 | 2020 |
| Chlorine | MR | 16 | 2018 |
| Nitrate | MR | 9 | 2007 |
| TTHM | MR | 9 | 2019 |
| Barium | MR | 8 | 2000 |
| Cadmium | MR | 8 | 2000 |
| CYANIDE | MR | 8 | 2000 |
| Fluoride | MR | 8 | 2000 |
| Mercury | MR | 8 | 2000 |
| Nickel | MR | 8 | 2000 |
| Antimony, Total | MR | 8 | 2000 |
| Chromium | MR | 8 | 2000 |
| Selenium | MR | 8 | 2000 |
| Thallium, Total | MR | 8 | 2000 |
| Beryllium, Total | MR | 8 | 2000 |
| Arsenic | MR | 8 | 2000 |
| Groundwater Rule | MR | 7 | 2020 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | MON | 7 | 2023 |
| 2,3,7,8-TCDD | MR | 6 | 2020 |
| Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | MR | 6 | 2020 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | MR | 4 | 2013 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MR | 4 | 2016 |
| Coliform (TCR) | MR | 3 | 2001 |
| Atrazine | MR | 3 | 1995 |
| E. COLI | MR | 3 | 2010 |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | MR | 1 | 1994 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | MR | 1 | 1994 |
| p-Dichlorobenzene | MR | 1 | 1994 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | MR | 1 | 1994 |
PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)
Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 58 samples detected PFAS.
| Contaminant | Date | Result | MRL | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOS | 7/17/2023 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFBA | 7/17/2023 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| HFPO-DA | 7/17/2023 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| ADONA | 7/17/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | 7/17/2023 | <2.00 ppt | 2.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFUnA | 7/17/2023 | <2.00 ppt | 2.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFDoA | 7/17/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHxS | 7/17/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFOA | 7/17/2023 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFNA | 7/17/2023 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 6:2 FTS | 7/17/2023 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFPeS | 7/17/2023 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFDA | 7/17/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 4:2 FTS | 7/17/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 8:2 FTS | 7/17/2023 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFMPA | 7/17/2023 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFPeA | 7/17/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFMBA | 7/17/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHpA | 7/17/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| NFDHA | 7/17/2023 | <20.00 ppt | 20.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHxA | 7/17/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHpS | 7/17/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| NMeFOSAA | 7/17/2023 | <6.00 ppt | 6.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFTA | 7/17/2023 | <8.00 ppt | 8.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFTrDA | 7/17/2023 | <7.00 ppt | 7.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| NEtFOSAA | 7/17/2023 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFEESA | 7/17/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 7/17/2023 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFBS | 7/17/2023 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHpA | 6/17/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHxA | 6/17/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFDoA | 6/17/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFDA | 6/17/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFOA | 6/17/2024 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFOS | 6/17/2024 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFUnA | 6/17/2024 | <2.00 ppt | 2.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHxS | 6/17/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFBS | 6/17/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFNA | 6/17/2024 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| NFDHA | 6/17/2024 | <20.00 ppt | 20.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 6/17/2024 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFPeS | 6/17/2024 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFEESA | 6/17/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFMBA | 6/17/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFPeA | 6/17/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFMPA | 6/17/2024 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 4:2 FTS | 6/17/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 6:2 FTS | 6/17/2024 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFBA | 6/17/2024 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| HFPO-DA | 6/17/2024 | <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 Fannett Metal Sch Dist.
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 PA7280369 on SDWISSource: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search
Pennsylvania Drinking Water Authority
Pennsylvania DEP, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects Fannett Metal Sch Dist under EPA-delegated authority.
Open PA regulator portalViolation 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 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | MON | 7 | SDWIS / PA7280369 / 8000 |
| 2020 | Public Notice | Other | 21 | SDWIS / PA7280369 / 7500 |
| 2020 | Groundwater Rule | MR | 7 | SDWIS / PA7280369 / 0700 |
| 2020 | 2,3,7,8-TCDD | MR | 6 | SDWIS / PA7280369 / 2063 |
| 2020 | Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | MR | 6 | SDWIS / PA7280369 / 2383 |
| 2019 | TTHM | MCL | 36 | SDWIS / PA7280369 / 2950 |
| 2019 | TTHM | MR | 9 | SDWIS / PA7280369 / 2950 |
| 2018 | Chlorine | MR | 16 | SDWIS / PA7280369 / 0999 |
| 2016 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MR | 4 | SDWIS / PA7280369 / 2456 |
| 2013 | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | 4 | SDWIS / PA7280369 / 5000 |
| 2010 | E. COLI | MR | 3 | SDWIS / PA7280369 / 3014 |
| 2007 | Nitrate | MR | 9 | SDWIS / PA7280369 / 1040 |
| 2001 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | 3 | SDWIS / PA7280369 / 3100 |
| 2000 | Barium | MR | 8 | SDWIS / PA7280369 / 1010 |
| 2000 | Cadmium | MR | 8 | SDWIS / PA7280369 / 1015 |
How Fannett Metal Sch Dist Compares
Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.
| Metric | Fannett Metal Sch Dist | Pennsylvania avg | Federal benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total violations | 258 | 150.6 | SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach |
| Health-based violations | 36 | 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 | 600 | 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 |
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