F0/100

UPPER LEACOCK TOWNSHIP — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 7,734 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
System ID
PA7360140
Violations
99

Contaminant Test Results

3 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOS
0.009 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
PFOA
0.007 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: November 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Enforcement: 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: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Enforcement: 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: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Enforcement: 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: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Enforcement: 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 UPPER LEACOCK TOWNSHIP

Is UPPER LEACOCK TOWNSHIP water safe to drink?

UPPER LEACOCK TOWNSHIP water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 99 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has UPPER LEACOCK TOWNSHIP detected?

31 contaminants were tested in UPPER LEACOCK TOWNSHIP's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does UPPER LEACOCK TOWNSHIP have any EPA violations?

Yes, UPPER LEACOCK TOWNSHIP has 99 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include MON, MR, TT. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does UPPER LEACOCK TOWNSHIP serve?

UPPER LEACOCK TOWNSHIP serves approximately 7,734 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does UPPER LEACOCK TOWNSHIP provide?

UPPER LEACOCK TOWNSHIP 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 PA7360140.

How does UPPER LEACOCK TOWNSHIP compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

UPPER LEACOCK TOWNSHIP 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.