F0/100

NORTH FAYETTE CNTY MUNI AUTH — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 35,409 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Surface Water
County
System ID
PA5260019
Violations
74

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

2

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: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: 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: July 1, 2024 – September 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

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, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: 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: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: 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: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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: September 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleVerify 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 1 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 NORTH FAYETTE CNTY MUNI AUTH

Is NORTH FAYETTE CNTY MUNI AUTH water safe to drink?

NORTH FAYETTE CNTY MUNI AUTH water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 74 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has NORTH FAYETTE CNTY MUNI AUTH detected?

69 contaminants were tested in NORTH FAYETTE CNTY MUNI AUTH's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does NORTH FAYETTE CNTY MUNI AUTH have any EPA violations?

Yes, NORTH FAYETTE CNTY MUNI AUTH has 74 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 12 are health-based violations.

How many people does NORTH FAYETTE CNTY MUNI AUTH serve?

NORTH FAYETTE CNTY MUNI AUTH serves approximately 35,409 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does NORTH FAYETTE CNTY MUNI AUTH provide?

NORTH FAYETTE CNTY MUNI AUTH 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 PA5260019.

How does NORTH FAYETTE CNTY MUNI AUTH compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

NORTH FAYETTE CNTY 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.