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AQUA PA WATER CO HONESDALE — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 5,500 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
PA2640018
Violations
208

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
1.63 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: June 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: February 1, 2023 – February 28, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: June 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About AQUA PA WATER CO HONESDALE

Is AQUA PA WATER CO HONESDALE water safe to drink?

AQUA PA WATER CO HONESDALE water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 208 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has AQUA PA WATER CO HONESDALE detected?

32 contaminants were tested in AQUA PA WATER CO HONESDALE's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does AQUA PA WATER CO HONESDALE have any EPA violations?

Yes, AQUA PA WATER CO HONESDALE has 208 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 15 are health-based violations.

How many people does AQUA PA WATER CO HONESDALE serve?

AQUA PA WATER CO HONESDALE serves approximately 5,500 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does AQUA PA WATER CO HONESDALE provide?

AQUA PA WATER CO HONESDALE sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is PA2640018.

How does AQUA PA WATER CO HONESDALE compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

AQUA PA WATER CO HONESDALE scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Pennsylvania state page for a full comparison of water systems.