B78/100
PA-AMERICAN WATER- UNIONTOWN — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 23,125 people · Pennsylvania
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
PA5260020
Violations
16
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
manganese | 420.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2010.
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 PA-AMERICAN WATER- UNIONTOWN
Is PA-AMERICAN WATER- UNIONTOWN water safe to drink?
PA-AMERICAN WATER- UNIONTOWN water receives a grade of B (78/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has PA-AMERICAN WATER- UNIONTOWN detected?
69 contaminants were tested in PA-AMERICAN WATER- UNIONTOWN's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), manganese. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PA-AMERICAN WATER- UNIONTOWN have any EPA violations?
Yes, PA-AMERICAN WATER- UNIONTOWN has 16 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2010. Violation types include MR, Other.
How many people does PA-AMERICAN WATER- UNIONTOWN serve?
PA-AMERICAN WATER- UNIONTOWN serves approximately 23,125 people, Pennsylvania.
What type of water does PA-AMERICAN WATER- UNIONTOWN provide?
PA-AMERICAN WATER- UNIONTOWN 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 PA5260020.
How does PA-AMERICAN WATER- UNIONTOWN compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?
PA-AMERICAN WATER- UNIONTOWN 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.