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POCONO/JACKSON WATER AUTHORITY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,100 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
PA2450122
Violations
30

Contaminant Test Results

No contaminant data available for this system.

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023 – October 17, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: May 11, 2023 – September 14, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: 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: April 1, 2022 – April 30, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Enforcement: 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 POCONO/JACKSON WATER AUTHORITY

Is POCONO/JACKSON WATER AUTHORITY water safe to drink?

POCONO/JACKSON WATER AUTHORITY water receives a grade of B (70/100), which is considered good. Out of 0 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has POCONO/JACKSON WATER AUTHORITY detected?

0 contaminants were tested in POCONO/JACKSON WATER AUTHORITY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does POCONO/JACKSON WATER AUTHORITY have any EPA violations?

Yes, POCONO/JACKSON WATER AUTHORITY has 30 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include Other, MR, MON.

How many people does POCONO/JACKSON WATER AUTHORITY serve?

POCONO/JACKSON WATER AUTHORITY serves approximately 2,100 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does POCONO/JACKSON WATER AUTHORITY provide?

POCONO/JACKSON WATER AUTHORITY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is PA2450122.

How does POCONO/JACKSON WATER AUTHORITY compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

POCONO/JACKSON WATER AUTHORITY scores 70/100 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.