When: February 10, 2022 – December 5, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: December 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 PLEASANT VALLEY WATER AUTH
Is PLEASANT VALLEY WATER AUTH water safe to drink?
PLEASANT VALLEY WATER AUTH water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 62 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has PLEASANT VALLEY WATER AUTH detected?
31 contaminants were tested in PLEASANT VALLEY WATER AUTH's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does PLEASANT VALLEY WATER AUTH have any EPA violations?
Yes, PLEASANT VALLEY WATER AUTH has 62 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 11 are health-based violations.
How many people does PLEASANT VALLEY WATER AUTH serve?
PLEASANT VALLEY WATER AUTH serves approximately 3,630 people, Pennsylvania.
What type of water does PLEASANT VALLEY WATER AUTH provide?
PLEASANT VALLEY WATER AUTH 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 PA5260006.
How does PLEASANT VALLEY WATER AUTH compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?
PLEASANT VALLEY WATER 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.