B78/100
LOWER SAUCON AUTHORITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 5,700 people · Pennsylvania
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
PA3480027
Violations
14
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
5
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: October 24, 2025 – November 10, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: September 15, 2025 – November 21, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Maximum contaminant level violation
When: September 15, 2025 – November 10, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: 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: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 LOWER SAUCON AUTHORITY
Is LOWER SAUCON AUTHORITY water safe to drink?
LOWER SAUCON AUTHORITY water receives a grade of B (78/100), which is considered good. Out of 34 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has LOWER SAUCON AUTHORITY detected?
34 contaminants were tested in LOWER SAUCON AUTHORITY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does LOWER SAUCON AUTHORITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, LOWER SAUCON AUTHORITY has 14 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, RPT, TT. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does LOWER SAUCON AUTHORITY serve?
LOWER SAUCON AUTHORITY serves approximately 5,700 people, Pennsylvania.
What type of water does LOWER SAUCON AUTHORITY provide?
LOWER SAUCON AUTHORITY 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 PA3480027.
How does LOWER SAUCON AUTHORITY compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?
LOWER SAUCON AUTHORITY scores 78/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Pennsylvania state page for a full comparison of water systems.