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SCHWENKSVILLE BOROUGH AUTH — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 5,200 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
PA1460042
Violations
53

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOS
0.004 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: April 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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

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: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 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: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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: August 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021Rule: Consumer Confidence 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 SCHWENKSVILLE BOROUGH AUTH

Is SCHWENKSVILLE BOROUGH AUTH water safe to drink?

SCHWENKSVILLE BOROUGH AUTH water receives a grade of D (27/100), which is considered poor. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 53 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has SCHWENKSVILLE BOROUGH AUTH detected?

38 contaminants were tested in SCHWENKSVILLE BOROUGH AUTH's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does SCHWENKSVILLE BOROUGH AUTH have any EPA violations?

Yes, SCHWENKSVILLE BOROUGH AUTH has 53 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MON, MR, RPT. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does SCHWENKSVILLE BOROUGH AUTH serve?

SCHWENKSVILLE BOROUGH AUTH serves approximately 5,200 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does SCHWENKSVILLE BOROUGH AUTH provide?

SCHWENKSVILLE BOROUGH 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 PA1460042.

How does SCHWENKSVILLE BOROUGH AUTH compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

SCHWENKSVILLE BOROUGH AUTH scores 27/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Pennsylvania state page for a full comparison of water systems.