AMBRIDGE WATER AUTH Water Quality Report
Population
19,500
people served
Water Source
🌊 Surface
rivers, lakes, reservoirs
National Rank
Top 94%
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
⚠️ 14
violations recorded
D
Poor
Safety Grade
14 violations in the past 5 years, including 3 health-based
System Details
- PWSID
- PA5040008
- Population Served
- 19,500
- Water Source
- Surface Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- Pennsylvania
- EPA Region
- 3
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 7500 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Contaminant 2920 | ✕ Health-Based | 4 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Contaminant 7000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 2039 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Fluoride | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
| Contaminant 0700 | ✕ Health-Based | 1 |
| Contaminant 0999 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
| Contaminant 0200 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
Violation History
2025
6
2024
4
2023
4
2018
1
2017
1
2016
4
2011
2
Total violations on record: 22
Service Area
Cities Served
ZIP Codes Served
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: Fluoride
Activated Carbon Filter
Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement
Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Water Distiller
Removes heavy metals, minerals, and most contaminants through evaporation
Removes: Fluoride
How does this compare?
This systemNational average
Grade D
Avg: B-C
22violations total
79% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
📍 Mid-to-large system — serves 3× the national average.