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CHAMBERSBURG BORO WATER SYS — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 31,048 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
PA7280005
Violations
97

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

6

Violations (last 5yr)

0

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: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: 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: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 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: January 1, 2023 – January 31, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level

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

When: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Enforcement: 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: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 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: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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 CHAMBERSBURG BORO WATER SYS

Is CHAMBERSBURG BORO WATER SYS water safe to drink?

CHAMBERSBURG BORO WATER SYS water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 97 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CHAMBERSBURG BORO WATER SYS detected?

69 contaminants were tested in CHAMBERSBURG BORO WATER SYS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does CHAMBERSBURG BORO WATER SYS have any EPA violations?

Yes, CHAMBERSBURG BORO WATER SYS has 97 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 12 are health-based violations.

How many people does CHAMBERSBURG BORO WATER SYS serve?

CHAMBERSBURG BORO WATER SYS serves approximately 31,048 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does CHAMBERSBURG BORO WATER SYS provide?

CHAMBERSBURG BORO WATER SYS 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 PA7280005.

How does CHAMBERSBURG BORO WATER SYS compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

CHAMBERSBURG BORO WATER SYS 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.