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WELLSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 8,225 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
PA2590042
Violations
197

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

10

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2024 – November 20, 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: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: August 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023Rule: 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: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: 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: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2022 – January 9, 2023Enforcement: 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: August 1, 2022 – August 31, 2022Rule: Stage 1 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: August 1, 2022 – August 31, 2022Rule: 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: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2021 – January 9, 2023Enforcement: 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 WELLSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY

Is WELLSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY water safe to drink?

WELLSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 197 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has WELLSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY detected?

34 contaminants were tested in WELLSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does WELLSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY have any EPA violations?

Yes, WELLSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY has 197 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR, MON. 9 are health-based violations.

How many people does WELLSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY serve?

WELLSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY serves approximately 8,225 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does WELLSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY provide?

WELLSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY 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 PA2590042.

How does WELLSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

WELLSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY 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.