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SOUTHERN COLUMBIA AREA SCHOOL

Pennsylvania — Non-Transient Non-Community — PWSID: PA4190360

System Information

PWSIDPA4190360
System NameSOUTHERN COLUMBIA AREA SCHOOL
System TypeNon-Transient Non-Community
Water SourceGround Water
Activity StatusActive
Owner TypeLocal
EPA Region03
Serves SchoolYes
WholesalerNo
First ReportedFeb 12, 1979
Last ReportedDec 17, 2025

Location & Contact

StatePennsylvania
CityCATAWISSA
ZIP Code17820
Address800 SOUTHERN DR
OrganizationSOUTHERN COLUMBIA AREA SCHOOL
Phone570-356-3506

Population & Service

Population Served1,650
Service Connections2

Drinking Water Violations (180)

This water system has 180 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
Dec 11, 2022 — Groundwater Rule TT Yes No — — — Unaddressed — Ground Water Rule
Dec 11, 2022 — Groundwater Rule TT Yes No — — — Unaddressed — Ground Water Rule
Dec 11, 2022 — Groundwater Rule TT Yes No — — — Unaddressed — Ground Water Rule
Jan 1, 2019 Dec 31, 2019 Dalapon MR No Yes — 0.2 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2019 Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2019 Dec 31, 2019 Dalapon MR No Yes — 0.2 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2019 Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2019 Dec 31, 2019 Dalapon MR No Yes — 0.2 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2019 Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2019 Dec 31, 2019 Dalapon MR No Yes — 0.2 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2019 Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Jul 1, 2018 Sep 30, 2018 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR No Yes — 0.060 mg/L — Resolved Sep 30, 2018 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2018 Sep 30, 2018 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR No Yes — 0.060 mg/L — Resolved Sep 30, 2018 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2018 Sep 30, 2018 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR No Yes — 0.060 mg/L — Resolved Sep 30, 2018 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2018 Sep 30, 2018 TTHM MR No Yes — 0.080 mg/L — Resolved Sep 30, 2018 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2018 Sep 30, 2018 TTHM MR No Yes — 0.080 mg/L — Resolved Sep 30, 2018 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2018 Jun 30, 2018 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2018 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2018 Jun 30, 2018 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2018 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2018 Jun 30, 2018 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2018 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2018 Jun 30, 2018 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2018 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2018 Jun 30, 2018 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2018 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2018 Mar 31, 2018 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Mar 31, 2018 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2018 Mar 31, 2018 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Mar 31, 2018 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2018 Mar 31, 2018 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Mar 31, 2018 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2018 Mar 31, 2018 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Mar 31, 2018 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2017 Dec 31, 2017 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2017 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2017 Dec 31, 2017 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2017 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2017 Dec 31, 2017 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2017 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2017 Dec 31, 2017 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2017 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2017 — Lead and Copper Rule MR No No — TT — Resolved Mar 19, 2020 Lead and Copper Rule
Oct 1, 2017 — Lead and Copper Rule MR No No — TT — Resolved Mar 19, 2020 Lead and Copper Rule
Oct 1, 2017 Dec 31, 2017 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2017 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2017 Sep 30, 2017 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Sep 30, 2017 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2017 Sep 30, 2017 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Sep 30, 2017 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2017 Sep 30, 2017 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Sep 30, 2017 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2017 Sep 30, 2017 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Sep 30, 2017 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jun 1, 2017 — Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT No No — — — Resolved Mar 19, 2020 Revised Total Coliform Rule
Jun 1, 2017 — Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT No No — — — Resolved Mar 19, 2020 Revised Total Coliform Rule
May 1, 2017 — Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT No No — — — Resolved Mar 19, 2020 Revised Total Coliform Rule
May 1, 2017 — Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT No No — — — Resolved Mar 19, 2020 Revised Total Coliform Rule
Apr 1, 2017 Jun 30, 2017 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2017 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2017 Jun 30, 2017 2,3,7,8-TCDD MR No Yes — 0.00000003 mg/L — Archived Jun 30, 2017 Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Apr 1, 2017 Jun 30, 2017 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2017 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2017 Jun 30, 2017 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2017 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2017 Jun 30, 2017 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2017 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2017 Jun 30, 2017 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2017 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2017 — Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT No No — — — Resolved Mar 19, 2020 Revised Total Coliform Rule
Apr 1, 2017 — Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT No No — — — Resolved Mar 19, 2020 Revised Total Coliform Rule
Mar 1, 2017 — Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT No No — — — Resolved Mar 19, 2020 Revised Total Coliform Rule
Mar 1, 2017 — Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT No No — — — Resolved Mar 19, 2020 Revised Total Coliform Rule
Feb 1, 2017 — Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT No No — — — Resolved Mar 19, 2020 Revised Total Coliform Rule
Feb 1, 2017 — Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT No No — — — Resolved Mar 19, 2020 Revised Total Coliform Rule
Jan 1, 2017 Jan 31, 2017 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON No Yes — — — Resolved Jan 31, 2017 Revised Total Coliform Rule
Jan 1, 2017 Jan 31, 2017 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON No Yes — — — Resolved Jan 31, 2017 Revised 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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