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CATASAUQUA MUN WATER WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 6,598 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
PA3390044
Violations
51

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025 – September 22, 2025Enforcement: 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, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2024 – December 16, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – December 16, 2024Enforcement: 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: April 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Enforcement: 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 CATASAUQUA MUN WATER WORKS

Is CATASAUQUA MUN WATER WORKS water safe to drink?

CATASAUQUA MUN WATER WORKS water receives a grade of D (38/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 51 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CATASAUQUA MUN WATER WORKS detected?

31 contaminants were tested in CATASAUQUA MUN WATER WORKS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does CATASAUQUA MUN WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?

Yes, CATASAUQUA MUN WATER WORKS has 51 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, MON. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does CATASAUQUA MUN WATER WORKS serve?

CATASAUQUA MUN WATER WORKS serves approximately 6,598 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does CATASAUQUA MUN WATER WORKS provide?

CATASAUQUA MUN WATER WORKS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is PA3390044.

How does CATASAUQUA MUN WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

CATASAUQUA MUN WATER WORKS scores 38/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Pennsylvania state page for a full comparison of water systems.