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FAIRFIELD MUNI AUTH — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,150 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
PA7010005
Violations
63

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.008 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

4

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: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: 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, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: 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, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: 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: January 1, 2023 – August 23, 2023Enforcement: 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 FAIRFIELD MUNI AUTH

Is FAIRFIELD MUNI AUTH water safe to drink?

FAIRFIELD MUNI AUTH water receives a grade of D (34/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 63 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has FAIRFIELD MUNI AUTH detected?

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

Does FAIRFIELD MUNI AUTH have any EPA violations?

Yes, FAIRFIELD MUNI AUTH has 63 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, RPT, Other.

How many people does FAIRFIELD MUNI AUTH serve?

FAIRFIELD MUNI AUTH serves approximately 2,150 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does FAIRFIELD MUNI AUTH provide?

FAIRFIELD MUNI AUTH sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is PA7010005.

How does FAIRFIELD MUNI AUTH compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

FAIRFIELD MUNI AUTH scores 34/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Pennsylvania state page for a full comparison of water systems.