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NEWMANSTOWN WATER AUTH — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,335 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
PA7380028
Violations
59

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
1.42 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

2

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: December 1, 2023 – December 31, 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: January 1, 2023 – March 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: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

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, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

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, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify 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 NEWMANSTOWN WATER AUTH

Is NEWMANSTOWN WATER AUTH water safe to drink?

NEWMANSTOWN WATER AUTH water receives a grade of D (26/100), which is considered poor. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 59 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has NEWMANSTOWN WATER AUTH detected?

2 contaminants were tested in NEWMANSTOWN WATER AUTH's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does NEWMANSTOWN WATER AUTH have any EPA violations?

Yes, NEWMANSTOWN WATER AUTH has 59 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does NEWMANSTOWN WATER AUTH serve?

NEWMANSTOWN WATER AUTH serves approximately 2,335 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does NEWMANSTOWN WATER AUTH provide?

NEWMANSTOWN WATER AUTH sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is PA7380028.

How does NEWMANSTOWN WATER AUTH compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

NEWMANSTOWN WATER AUTH scores 26/100 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.