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PORT ALLEGANY WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,591 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
PA6420021
Violations
461

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

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: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: 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 – September 11, 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 – September 15, 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 – September 15, 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 – September 15, 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 – September 15, 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 – September 15, 2023Enforcement: 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 PORT ALLEGANY WATER DEPARTMENT

Is PORT ALLEGANY WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?

PORT ALLEGANY WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 461 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has PORT ALLEGANY WATER DEPARTMENT detected?

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

Does PORT ALLEGANY WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?

Yes, PORT ALLEGANY WATER DEPARTMENT has 461 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does PORT ALLEGANY WATER DEPARTMENT serve?

PORT ALLEGANY WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 2,591 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does PORT ALLEGANY WATER DEPARTMENT provide?

PORT ALLEGANY WATER DEPARTMENT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is PA6420021.

How does PORT ALLEGANY WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

PORT ALLEGANY WATER DEPARTMENT 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.