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MAWC YOUGH PLANT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 133,000 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
PA5260036
Violations
56

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

2

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: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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: July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2022 – November 29, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Failed treatment technique requirements

When: August 1, 2022 – August 31, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

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

When: August 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021Rule: Surface Water Treatment 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 MAWC YOUGH PLANT

Is MAWC YOUGH PLANT water safe to drink?

MAWC YOUGH PLANT water receives a grade of D (24/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 56 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has MAWC YOUGH PLANT detected?

76 contaminants were tested in MAWC YOUGH PLANT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does MAWC YOUGH PLANT have any EPA violations?

Yes, MAWC YOUGH PLANT has 56 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 5 are health-based violations.

How many people does MAWC YOUGH PLANT serve?

MAWC YOUGH PLANT serves approximately 133,000 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does MAWC YOUGH PLANT provide?

MAWC YOUGH PLANT 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 PA5260036.

How does MAWC YOUGH PLANT compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

MAWC YOUGH PLANT scores 24/100 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.