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SHAMOKIN DAM BOROUGH — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,700 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
PA4550022
Violations
177

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.003 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

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

When: April 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment 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: 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: 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: 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: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPRVerify 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 SHAMOKIN DAM BOROUGH

Is SHAMOKIN DAM BOROUGH water safe to drink?

SHAMOKIN DAM BOROUGH water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 177 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has SHAMOKIN DAM BOROUGH detected?

1 contaminants were tested in SHAMOKIN DAM BOROUGH's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does SHAMOKIN DAM BOROUGH have any EPA violations?

Yes, SHAMOKIN DAM BOROUGH has 177 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, RPT, TT. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does SHAMOKIN DAM BOROUGH serve?

SHAMOKIN DAM BOROUGH serves approximately 1,700 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does SHAMOKIN DAM BOROUGH provide?

SHAMOKIN DAM BOROUGH 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 PA4550022.

How does SHAMOKIN DAM BOROUGH compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

SHAMOKIN DAM BOROUGH 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.