BCWSA MAIN LOWER SOUTH Water Quality Report
Population
52,621
people served
Water Source
🌊 Surface
rivers, lakes, reservoirs
National Rank
—
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
⚠️ 27
violations recorded
F
Unsafe
Safety Grade
27 violations in the past 5 years, including 20 health-based
System Details
- PWSID
- PA1090079
- Population Served
- 52,621
- Water Source
- Surface Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- Pennsylvania
- EPA Region
- 3
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 7000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Contaminant 7500 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 21 |
| Contaminant 3100 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 0200 | ✕ Health-Based | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | ✕ Health-Based | 16 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ✕ Health-Based | 1 |
| Contaminant 8000 | ✕ Health-Based | 8 |
Violation History
2025
1
2023
14
2022
12
2018
11
2017
2
2016
2
2015
4
2011
1
2010
1
2009
1
Total violations on record: 51
Service Area
Cities Served
ZIP Codes Served
Recommended Water Filters
Based on contaminants detected in this water system:
Activated Carbon Filter
Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement
Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
How does this compare?
This systemNational average
Grade F
Avg: B-C
51violations total
182% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
📍 Mid-to-large system — serves 8× the national average.