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BEAVER FALLS MUNI AUTH — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 49,500 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
PA5040012
Violations
258

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

4

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

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: December 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

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: February 1, 2024 – April 30, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

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

When: February 1, 2023 – February 28, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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: September 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov

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 BEAVER FALLS MUNI AUTH

Is BEAVER FALLS MUNI AUTH water safe to drink?

BEAVER FALLS MUNI AUTH water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 258 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has BEAVER FALLS MUNI AUTH detected?

69 contaminants were tested in BEAVER FALLS MUNI AUTH's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does BEAVER FALLS MUNI AUTH have any EPA violations?

Yes, BEAVER FALLS MUNI AUTH has 258 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 16 are health-based violations.

How many people does BEAVER FALLS MUNI AUTH serve?

BEAVER FALLS MUNI AUTH serves approximately 49,500 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does BEAVER FALLS MUNI AUTH provide?

BEAVER FALLS MUNI AUTH sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is PA5040012.

How does BEAVER FALLS MUNI AUTH compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

BEAVER FALLS MUNI AUTH 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.