When: January 11, 2023 – May 2, 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 – March 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 – March 31, 2023Enforcement: 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: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: October 1, 2022 – November 18, 2022Enforcement: 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: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Violation related to Nitrate
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: September 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved
Missed required monitoring deadline
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: September 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
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: September 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
Failed to complete routine monitoring
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: September 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleVerify on EPA.gov
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 SAXTON MUNI WATER AUTH
Is SAXTON MUNI WATER AUTH water safe to drink?
SAXTON MUNI WATER AUTH water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 253 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has SAXTON MUNI WATER AUTH detected?
2 contaminants were tested in SAXTON MUNI WATER AUTH's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does SAXTON MUNI WATER AUTH have any EPA violations?
Yes, SAXTON MUNI WATER AUTH has 253 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does SAXTON MUNI WATER AUTH serve?
SAXTON MUNI WATER AUTH serves approximately 1,675 people, Pennsylvania.
What type of water does SAXTON MUNI WATER AUTH provide?
SAXTON MUNI WATER AUTH sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is PA4050021.
How does SAXTON MUNI WATER AUTH compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?
SAXTON MUNI 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.