C55/100

PAWC MANWALAMINK — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 3,200 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
PA2450049
Violations
30

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

1

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: November 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: 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: August 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – September 16, 2021Enforcement: 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: July 1, 2021 – July 31, 2021Rule: 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: May 1, 2021 – May 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 PAWC MANWALAMINK

Is PAWC MANWALAMINK water safe to drink?

PAWC MANWALAMINK water receives a grade of C (55/100), which is considered fair. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 30 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has PAWC MANWALAMINK detected?

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

Does PAWC MANWALAMINK have any EPA violations?

Yes, PAWC MANWALAMINK has 30 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include MR, Other, RPT. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does PAWC MANWALAMINK serve?

PAWC MANWALAMINK serves approximately 3,200 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does PAWC MANWALAMINK provide?

PAWC MANWALAMINK sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is PA2450049.

How does PAWC MANWALAMINK compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

PAWC MANWALAMINK scores 55/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Pennsylvania state page for a full comparison of water systems.