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GALETON BOROUGH AUTHORITY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,200 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
PA6530010
Violations
369

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.039 mg/L0.015 mg/LOver Limit

EPA Violation History

11

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025 – September 8, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: June 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: January 11, 2024 – February 28, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: January 11, 2023 – July 31, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: January 11, 2023 – July 31, 2023Rule: Ground Water 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: January 1, 2023 – September 7, 2023Enforcement: 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 – September 7, 2023Enforcement: 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 – September 7, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: June 12, 2022 – January 9, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Failed treatment technique requirements

When: May 1, 2022 – May 31, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment 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: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 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 GALETON BOROUGH AUTHORITY

Is GALETON BOROUGH AUTHORITY water safe to drink?

GALETON BOROUGH AUTHORITY water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 369 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has GALETON BOROUGH AUTHORITY detected?

1 contaminants were tested in GALETON BOROUGH AUTHORITY's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does GALETON BOROUGH AUTHORITY have any EPA violations?

Yes, GALETON BOROUGH AUTHORITY has 369 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does GALETON BOROUGH AUTHORITY serve?

GALETON BOROUGH AUTHORITY serves approximately 1,200 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does GALETON BOROUGH AUTHORITY provide?

GALETON BOROUGH AUTHORITY sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is PA6530010.

How does GALETON BOROUGH AUTHORITY compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

GALETON BOROUGH AUTHORITY 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.