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RICHLAND TWP WATER AUTHORITY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 6,800 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
PA1090131
Violations
165

Contaminant Test Results

4 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
2.67 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
PFOS
0.008 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
PFOA
0.007 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

7

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, 2024 – November 30, 2024Rule: 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: September 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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: March 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 1 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: February 1, 2024 – February 29, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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: October 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: October 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: October 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 RICHLAND TWP WATER AUTHORITY

Is RICHLAND TWP WATER AUTHORITY water safe to drink?

RICHLAND TWP WATER AUTHORITY water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 3 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 165 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has RICHLAND TWP WATER AUTHORITY detected?

32 contaminants were tested in RICHLAND TWP WATER AUTHORITY's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 3 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does RICHLAND TWP WATER AUTHORITY have any EPA violations?

Yes, RICHLAND TWP WATER AUTHORITY has 165 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, MCL, Other. 9 are health-based violations.

How many people does RICHLAND TWP WATER AUTHORITY serve?

RICHLAND TWP WATER AUTHORITY serves approximately 6,800 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does RICHLAND TWP WATER AUTHORITY provide?

RICHLAND TWP WATER AUTHORITY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is PA1090131.

How does RICHLAND TWP WATER AUTHORITY compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

RICHLAND TWP WATER AUTHORITY 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.