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EAST BERLIN AREA JOINT AUTH — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,750 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
PA7010003
Violations
166

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

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: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Enforcement: 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: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 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: February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025Rule: 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: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Enforcement: 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: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Enforcement: 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 EAST BERLIN AREA JOINT AUTH

Is EAST BERLIN AREA JOINT AUTH water safe to drink?

EAST BERLIN AREA JOINT AUTH water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 166 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has EAST BERLIN AREA JOINT AUTH detected?

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

Does EAST BERLIN AREA JOINT AUTH have any EPA violations?

Yes, EAST BERLIN AREA JOINT AUTH has 166 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does EAST BERLIN AREA JOINT AUTH serve?

EAST BERLIN AREA JOINT AUTH serves approximately 1,750 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does EAST BERLIN AREA JOINT AUTH provide?

EAST BERLIN AREA JOINT AUTH sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is PA7010003.

How does EAST BERLIN AREA JOINT AUTH compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

EAST BERLIN AREA JOINT 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.