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SOUTHWEST WARREN CO MUN AUTH — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,040 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
PA6620032
Violations
91

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
1.80 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.019 mg/L0.015 mg/LOver Limit

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

4

Health-Related

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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: September 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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: January 1, 2023 – January 31, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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: November 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: July 1, 2021 – July 31, 2021Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify 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 SOUTHWEST WARREN CO MUN AUTH

Is SOUTHWEST WARREN CO MUN AUTH water safe to drink?

SOUTHWEST WARREN CO MUN AUTH water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 91 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has SOUTHWEST WARREN CO MUN AUTH detected?

2 contaminants were tested in SOUTHWEST WARREN CO MUN AUTH's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does SOUTHWEST WARREN CO MUN AUTH have any EPA violations?

Yes, SOUTHWEST WARREN CO MUN AUTH has 91 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MCL, MR, MON. 20 are health-based violations.

How many people does SOUTHWEST WARREN CO MUN AUTH serve?

SOUTHWEST WARREN CO MUN AUTH serves approximately 1,040 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does SOUTHWEST WARREN CO MUN AUTH provide?

SOUTHWEST WARREN CO MUN 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 PA6620032.

How does SOUTHWEST WARREN CO MUN AUTH compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

SOUTHWEST WARREN CO MUN 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.