When: November 10, 2024 – December 26, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: 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: September 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Violation related to Coliform (pre-2016 TCR)
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: September 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: July 1, 2021 – July 31, 2021Rule: Total Coliform RuleVerify on EPA.gov
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 ELLSWORTH BORO WATER DEPT
Is ELLSWORTH BORO WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
ELLSWORTH BORO WATER DEPT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 174 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has ELLSWORTH BORO WATER DEPT detected?
31 contaminants were tested in ELLSWORTH BORO WATER DEPT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does ELLSWORTH BORO WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?
Yes, ELLSWORTH BORO WATER DEPT has 174 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 14 are health-based violations.
How many people does ELLSWORTH BORO WATER DEPT serve?
ELLSWORTH BORO WATER DEPT serves approximately 1,250 people, Pennsylvania.
What type of water does ELLSWORTH BORO WATER DEPT provide?
ELLSWORTH BORO WATER DEPT sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is PA5630044.
How does ELLSWORTH BORO WATER DEPT compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?
ELLSWORTH BORO WATER DEPT 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.