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SCHUYLKILL CO MUN AUTH

Pennsylvania — Community Water System — PWSID: PA3540038

System Information

PWSIDPA3540038
System NameSCHUYLKILL CO MUN AUTH
System TypeCommunity Water System
Water SourceSurface Water
Activity StatusActive
Owner TypeLocal
EPA Region03
Serves SchoolNo
WholesalerNo
First ReportedFeb 12, 1979
Last ReportedDec 17, 2025

Location & Contact

StatePennsylvania
CityPOTTSVILLE
ZIP Code17901
Address221 S CENTRE ST
OrganizationSCHUYLKILL CO MUN AUTH
Phone570-622-8240

Population & Service

Population Served31,850
Service Connections10,473

Drinking Water Violations (238)

This water system has 238 violations recorded in the EPA SDWIS database.

Begin Date End Date Contaminant Category Health-Based Major Measured Federal MCL State MCL Status Return to Compliance Rule
Mar 1, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Mar 31, 2023 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Mar 1, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Mar 31, 2023 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Feb 1, 2023 Feb 28, 2023 Chlorine MR No No — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Feb 28, 2023 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Feb 1, 2023 Feb 28, 2023 Chlorine MR No No — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Feb 28, 2023 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2023 Cadmium MR No Yes — 0.005 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2023 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2023 Barium MR No Yes — 2 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2023 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2023 Arsenic MR No Yes — 0.010 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2023 Arsenic Rule
Jan 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2023 Barium MR No Yes — 2 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2023 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2023 Cadmium MR No Yes — 0.005 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2023 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2023 Arsenic MR No Yes — 0.010 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2023 Arsenic Rule
Jan 1, 2022 Dec 31, 2022 CYANIDE MR No Yes — 0.2 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2022 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2022 Dec 31, 2022 CYANIDE MR No Yes — 0.2 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2022 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2022 Dec 31, 2022 CYANIDE MR No Yes — 0.2 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2022 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2022 Dec 31, 2022 CYANIDE MR No Yes — 0.2 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2022 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2022 Dec 31, 2022 CYANIDE MR No Yes — 0.2 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2022 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2022 Dec 31, 2022 CYANIDE MR No Yes — 0.2 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2022 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2022 Dec 31, 2022 CYANIDE MR No Yes — 0.2 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2022 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2022 Dec 31, 2022 CYANIDE MR No Yes — 0.2 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2022 Inorganic Chemicals
Dec 1, 2020 Dec 31, 2020 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT Yes No 2.2033 NTU — — Resolved Dec 31, 2020 Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Dec 1, 2020 Dec 31, 2020 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT Yes No 2.2033 NTU — — Resolved Dec 31, 2020 Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Dec 1, 2020 Dec 31, 2020 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT Yes No 2.2033 NTU — — Resolved Dec 31, 2020 Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Dec 1, 2020 Dec 31, 2020 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT Yes No 2.2033 NTU — — Resolved Dec 31, 2020 Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Dec 1, 2020 Dec 31, 2020 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT Yes No 2.2033 NTU — — Resolved Dec 31, 2020 Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Dec 1, 2020 Dec 31, 2020 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT Yes No 2.2033 NTU — — Resolved Dec 31, 2020 Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Jul 1, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 TTHM MR No Yes — 0.080 mg/L — Resolved Sep 30, 2019 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 TTHM MR No Yes — 0.080 mg/L — Resolved Sep 30, 2019 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR No Yes — 0.060 mg/L — Resolved Sep 30, 2019 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 TTHM MR No Yes — 0.080 mg/L — Resolved Sep 30, 2019 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR No Yes — 0.060 mg/L — Resolved Sep 30, 2019 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR No Yes — 0.060 mg/L — Resolved Sep 30, 2019 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR No Yes — 0.060 mg/L — Resolved Sep 30, 2019 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 TTHM MR No Yes — 0.080 mg/L — Resolved Sep 30, 2019 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR No Yes — 0.060 mg/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2019 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 TTHM MR No Yes — 0.080 mg/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2019 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 TTHM MR No Yes — 0.080 mg/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2019 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR No Yes — 0.060 mg/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2019 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR No Yes — 0.060 mg/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2019 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR No Yes — 0.060 mg/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2019 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 TTHM MR No Yes — 0.080 mg/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2019 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 TTHM MR No Yes — 0.080 mg/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2019 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2016 — Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT No No — — — Resolved Dec 6, 2016 Revised Total Coliform Rule
Oct 1, 2016 — Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT No No — — — Resolved Dec 6, 2016 Revised Total Coliform Rule
Jan 1, 2014 Dec 31, 2014 Chromium MR No Yes — 0.1 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2014 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2014 Dec 31, 2014 Chromium MR No Yes — 0.1 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2014 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2014 Dec 31, 2014 Chromium MR No Yes — 0.1 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2014 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2014 Dec 31, 2014 Chromium MR No Yes — 0.1 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2014 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2014 Dec 31, 2014 Chromium MR No Yes — 0.1 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2014 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2014 Dec 31, 2014 Chromium MR No Yes — 0.1 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2014 Inorganic Chemicals
Mar 1, 2006 Mar 31, 2006 Coliform (TCR) MR No No — 5% of samples — Resolved Mar 31, 2006 Total Coliform Rule
Mar 1, 2006 Mar 31, 2006 Coliform (TCR) MR No No — 5% of samples — Resolved Mar 31, 2006 Total Coliform Rule

About This Water System

Public water system data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Systems with violations must notify customers. Contact your water utility for the latest annual water quality report.

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