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DESALES UNIVERSITY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,000 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
PA3390093
Violations
30

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

5

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

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: March 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: 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: January 1, 2024 – January 31, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: 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: September 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: 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: November 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: 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: July 1, 2021 – July 31, 2021Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: 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 DESALES UNIVERSITY

Is DESALES UNIVERSITY water safe to drink?

DESALES UNIVERSITY water receives a grade of C (59/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 30 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has DESALES UNIVERSITY detected?

1 contaminants were tested in DESALES UNIVERSITY's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does DESALES UNIVERSITY have any EPA violations?

Yes, DESALES UNIVERSITY has 30 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does DESALES UNIVERSITY serve?

DESALES UNIVERSITY serves approximately 2,000 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does DESALES UNIVERSITY provide?

DESALES UNIVERSITY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is PA3390093.

How does DESALES UNIVERSITY compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

DESALES UNIVERSITY scores 59/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Pennsylvania state page for a full comparison of water systems.