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SHREWSBURY BOROUGH — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 4,727 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
PA7670088
Violations
227

Contaminant Test Results

4 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
1.80 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
PFOS
0.011 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
PFOA
0.004 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

4

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

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: June 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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: July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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: June 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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, 2023 – November 30, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: 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 SHREWSBURY BOROUGH

Is SHREWSBURY BOROUGH water safe to drink?

SHREWSBURY BOROUGH water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 3 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 227 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has SHREWSBURY BOROUGH detected?

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

Does SHREWSBURY BOROUGH have any EPA violations?

Yes, SHREWSBURY BOROUGH has 227 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 4 are health-based violations.

How many people does SHREWSBURY BOROUGH serve?

SHREWSBURY BOROUGH serves approximately 4,727 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does SHREWSBURY BOROUGH provide?

SHREWSBURY BOROUGH sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is PA7670088.

How does SHREWSBURY BOROUGH compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

SHREWSBURY 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.