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BIRDSBORO MUNI WATER AUTH — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 5,353 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
PA3060010
Violations
120

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

9

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

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

When: April 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: 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: March 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

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

When: March 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: August 26, 2023 – January 30, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

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

When: July 16, 2023 – January 30, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Maximum contaminant level violation

When: July 16, 2023 – January 30, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: March 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021Verify 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 BIRDSBORO MUNI WATER AUTH

Is BIRDSBORO MUNI WATER AUTH water safe to drink?

BIRDSBORO MUNI WATER AUTH water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 120 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has BIRDSBORO MUNI WATER AUTH detected?

51 contaminants were tested in BIRDSBORO MUNI WATER AUTH's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does BIRDSBORO MUNI WATER AUTH have any EPA violations?

Yes, BIRDSBORO MUNI WATER AUTH has 120 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, RPT. 15 are health-based violations.

How many people does BIRDSBORO MUNI WATER AUTH serve?

BIRDSBORO MUNI WATER AUTH serves approximately 5,353 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does BIRDSBORO MUNI WATER AUTH provide?

BIRDSBORO MUNI WATER 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 PA3060010.

How does BIRDSBORO MUNI WATER AUTH compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

BIRDSBORO MUNI WATER 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.