F0/100

HUNTINGDON BORO WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 13,776 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Surface Water
County
System ID
PA4310012
Violations
81

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
< 0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

3

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

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: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 1 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: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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 – December 31, 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 HUNTINGDON BORO WATER DEPT

Is HUNTINGDON BORO WATER DEPT water safe to drink?

HUNTINGDON BORO WATER DEPT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 81 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has HUNTINGDON BORO WATER DEPT detected?

69 contaminants were tested in HUNTINGDON BORO WATER DEPT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does HUNTINGDON BORO WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?

Yes, HUNTINGDON BORO WATER DEPT has 81 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 11 are health-based violations.

How many people does HUNTINGDON BORO WATER DEPT serve?

HUNTINGDON BORO WATER DEPT serves approximately 13,776 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does HUNTINGDON BORO WATER DEPT provide?

HUNTINGDON BORO WATER DEPT 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 PA4310012.

How does HUNTINGDON BORO WATER DEPT compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

HUNTINGDON 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.