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CHRISTIANA MUNI WATER AUTH — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,100 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
PA7360007
Violations
100

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
2.57 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.070 mg/L0.015 mg/LOver Limit

EPA Violation History

9

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

2

Health-Related

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: November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: July 13, 2024 – September 11, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Failed treatment technique requirements

When: July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: May 13, 2024 – October 31, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Failed treatment technique requirements

When: May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence 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: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Enforcement: 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, 2022 – April 30, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence 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: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: 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: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 2 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 CHRISTIANA MUNI WATER AUTH

Is CHRISTIANA MUNI WATER AUTH water safe to drink?

CHRISTIANA MUNI WATER AUTH water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 100 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CHRISTIANA MUNI WATER AUTH detected?

2 contaminants were tested in CHRISTIANA MUNI WATER AUTH's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), Copper (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does CHRISTIANA MUNI WATER AUTH have any EPA violations?

Yes, CHRISTIANA MUNI WATER AUTH has 100 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 7 are health-based violations.

How many people does CHRISTIANA MUNI WATER AUTH serve?

CHRISTIANA MUNI WATER AUTH serves approximately 1,100 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does CHRISTIANA MUNI WATER AUTH provide?

CHRISTIANA MUNI WATER AUTH sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is PA7360007.

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

CHRISTIANA 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.