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MUN WATER AUTH OF ALIQUIPPA Water Quality Report

Population

15,685

people served

Water Source

🏔️ Ground

wells & aquifers

National Rank

Top 90%

of 49,184 US systems

5-Year Record

⚠️ 51

violations recorded

C

Fair

Safety Grade

51 violations in the past 5 years, including 1 health-based

System Details

PWSID
PA5040006
Population Served
15,685
Water Source
Ground Water
Owner
Local Government
State
Pennsylvania
EPA Region
3

Contaminants of Concern

ContaminantStatusViolations
Contaminant 0600⚠ Monitoring/Reporting1
Contaminant 7000⚠ Monitoring/Reporting4
Contaminant 0700✕ Health-Based10
Contaminant 8000⚠ Monitoring/Reporting6
Arsenic⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Barium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Cadmium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Chromium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Cyanide⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Fluoride⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Selenium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Contaminant 1036⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Thallium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Beryllium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Contaminant 1075⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Contaminant 1085⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Nitrate⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Nitrite⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Gross Alpha⚠ Monitoring/Reporting1
Uranium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting1
Contaminant 4020⚠ Monitoring/Reporting1
Contaminant 4030⚠ Monitoring/Reporting1
Contaminant 2041⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Contaminant 2110⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2

Violation History

2025
8
2024
33
2022
10
2019
1
2017
3
2016
1
2007
1

Total violations on record: 57

Service Area

Cities Served

ALIQUIPPA

ZIP Codes Served

15001

Recommended Water Filters

Based on contaminants detected in this water system:

Reverse Osmosis System

Removes up to 99% of contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates

Removes: Arsenic, Nitrate, Nitrite, Uranium, Fluoride, Cadmium, Chromium, Selenium, Barium

$150–$400

Water Distiller

Removes heavy metals, minerals, and most contaminants through evaporation

Removes: Arsenic, Cadmium, Fluoride

$80–$200

How does this compare?

This systemNational average
Grade C
Avg: B-C
57violations total

204% of national average

National avg: ~28 per system

📍 Mid-to-large system — serves 2× the national average.