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SPRINGBORO AREA WATER AUTH — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,175 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
PA6200050
Violations
75

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

4

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

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, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: 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, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: 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 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

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 SPRINGBORO AREA WATER AUTH

Is SPRINGBORO AREA WATER AUTH water safe to drink?

SPRINGBORO AREA WATER AUTH water receives a grade of D (22/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 75 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has SPRINGBORO AREA WATER AUTH detected?

1 contaminants were tested in SPRINGBORO AREA WATER AUTH's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does SPRINGBORO AREA WATER AUTH have any EPA violations?

Yes, SPRINGBORO AREA WATER AUTH has 75 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, Other.

How many people does SPRINGBORO AREA WATER AUTH serve?

SPRINGBORO AREA WATER AUTH serves approximately 1,175 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does SPRINGBORO AREA WATER AUTH provide?

SPRINGBORO AREA WATER AUTH sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is PA6200050.

How does SPRINGBORO AREA WATER AUTH compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

SPRINGBORO AREA WATER AUTH scores 22/100 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.