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WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 125,000 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Surface Water
County
System ID
PA5020056
Violations
104

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

4

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: 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 – July 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: July 1, 2022 – July 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

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 WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH

Is WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH water safe to drink?

WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 104 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH detected?

76 contaminants were tested in WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH have any EPA violations?

Yes, WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH has 104 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MCL, MR, TT. 6 are health-based violations.

How many people does WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH serve?

WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH serves approximately 125,000 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH provide?

WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER 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 PA5020056.

How does WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER 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.