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MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 21,000 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
PA3060038
Violations
205

Contaminant Test Results

3 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOS
0.011 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
PFOA
0.005 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

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

When: May 1, 2025 – May 31, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

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

When: October 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

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

When: November 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence 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: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 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: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 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: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023 – September 1, 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 MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH

Is MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH water safe to drink?

MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 205 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH detected?

66 contaminants were tested in MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH have any EPA violations?

Yes, MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH has 205 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 19 are health-based violations.

How many people does MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH serve?

MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH serves approximately 21,000 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH provide?

MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is PA3060038.

How does MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH 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.