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PATTON BORO WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,805 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
PA4110024
Violations
166

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: October 11, 2024 – April 14, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: October 11, 2024 – April 14, 2025Rule: Ground Water 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: September 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: 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, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 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, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

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

When: September 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleVerify on EPA.gov
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: July 1, 2021 – July 31, 2021Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: 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 PATTON BORO WATER DEPT

Is PATTON BORO WATER DEPT water safe to drink?

PATTON BORO WATER DEPT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 166 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has PATTON BORO WATER DEPT detected?

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

Does PATTON BORO WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?

Yes, PATTON BORO WATER DEPT has 166 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 43 are health-based violations.

How many people does PATTON BORO WATER DEPT serve?

PATTON BORO WATER DEPT serves approximately 1,805 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does PATTON BORO WATER DEPT provide?

PATTON BORO WATER DEPT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is PA4110024.

How does PATTON BORO WATER DEPT compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

PATTON BORO WATER DEPT 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.