Vehicle Safety
Recalls Search 320,000+ NHTSA safety recalls Complaints 2.1M+ consumer safety complaints TSBs 4.7M technical service bulletins VIN Lookup Decode any vehicle VIN instantly OBD Codes 12,000+ diagnostic trouble codes Fuel Economy EPA MPG data for all vehicles Safety Ratings 11,700+ NHTSA crash test ratings Investigations 5,300+ NHTSA defect investigations Statistics Recall trends & safety analysis
Consumer Safety
Product Safety 9,700+ CPSC product recalls Food Safety 28,600+ FDA food recalls Pet Safety 1.3M FDA animal adverse events Drug Safety 17,500+ FDA drug recalls Device Safety 38,400+ FDA device recalls Workplace Safety 102,900+ OSHA injury reports Brand History Cross-category recall lookup by company
Infrastructure
Bridge Safety 624,000 bridge inspections Aviation Safety 30,000+ NTSB aviation events Dam Safety 92,600 dam safety records Water Safety 433,000+ public water systems Railroad Safety 438,000+ rail crossings Pipeline Safety 8,800+ pipeline incidents
Public Health
Nursing Homes 14,700 CMS rated facilities Environmental 80,000+ hazardous sites & releases

ADAMSTOWN BOROUGH

Pennsylvania — Community Water System — PWSID: PA7360001

System Information

PWSIDPA7360001
System NameADAMSTOWN BOROUGH
System TypeCommunity Water System
Water SourceGround Water
Activity StatusActive
Owner TypeLocal
EPA Region03
Serves SchoolNo
WholesalerNo
First ReportedFeb 12, 1979
Last ReportedDec 17, 2025

Location & Contact

StatePennsylvania
CityADAMSTOWN
ZIP Code19501
AddressPO BOX 546
OrganizationADAMSTOWN BOROUGH
Phone717-484-4234

Population & Service

Population Served1,800
Service Connections804

Drinking Water Violations (191)

This water system has 191 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
Jul 1, 2023 Jul 31, 2023 Groundwater Rule MR No No — — — Resolved Jul 31, 2023 Ground Water Rule
Jul 1, 2023 Jul 31, 2023 Groundwater Rule MR No No — — — Resolved Jul 31, 2023 Ground Water Rule
Jul 1, 2021 Jul 31, 2021 Groundwater Rule MR No Yes — — — Archived Jul 31, 2021 Ground Water Rule
Jul 1, 2017 — Consumer Confidence Rule Other No No — — — Resolved Aug 8, 2017 Consumer Confidence Rule
Jul 1, 2017 — Consumer Confidence Rule Other No No — — — Resolved Aug 8, 2017 Consumer Confidence Rule
Nov 1, 2011 Nov 30, 2011 Groundwater Rule MR No Yes — — — Resolved Nov 30, 2011 Ground Water Rule
Nov 1, 2011 Nov 30, 2011 Groundwater Rule MR No Yes — — — Resolved Nov 30, 2011 Ground Water Rule
Aug 1, 2011 Aug 31, 2011 Groundwater Rule MR No Yes — — — Resolved Aug 31, 2011 Ground Water Rule
Aug 1, 2011 Aug 31, 2011 Groundwater Rule MR No Yes — — — Resolved Aug 31, 2011 Ground Water Rule
Jul 1, 2011 Jul 31, 2011 Groundwater Rule MR No No — — — Resolved Jul 31, 2011 Ground Water Rule
Jul 1, 2011 Jul 31, 2011 Groundwater Rule MR No No — — — Resolved Jul 31, 2011 Ground Water Rule
Jul 1, 2006 Sep 30, 2006 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Aug 25, 2006 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2006 Jun 30, 2006 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2006 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2006 Jun 30, 2006 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2006 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2006 Mar 31, 2006 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Mar 31, 2006 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2006 Mar 31, 2006 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Mar 31, 2006 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2006 Mar 31, 2006 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Mar 31, 2006 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 1995 Oct 1, 1998 Lead and Copper Rule TT Yes No — TT — Resolved Oct 1, 1998 Lead and Copper Rule
Jan 1, 1995 Oct 1, 1998 Lead and Copper Rule TT Yes No — TT — Resolved Oct 1, 1998 Lead and Copper Rule
Jan 1, 1995 Oct 1, 1998 Lead and Copper Rule TT Yes No — TT — Resolved Oct 1, 1998 Lead and Copper Rule
Jan 1, 1995 Oct 1, 1998 Lead and Copper Rule TT Yes No — TT — Resolved Oct 1, 1998 Lead and Copper Rule
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 1,2-Dichloropropane MR No Yes — 0.005 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 Carbon tetrachloride MR No Yes — 0.005 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 Carbon tetrachloride MR No Yes — 0.005 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 1,2-Dichloroethane MR No Yes — 0.005 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 1,2-Dichloroethane MR No Yes — 0.005 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 o-Dichlorobenzene MR No Yes — 0.6 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 o-Dichlorobenzene MR No Yes — 0.6 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 Xylenes, Total MR No Yes — 10 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 1,2-Dichloropropane MR No Yes — 0.005 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 Xylenes, Total MR No Yes — 10 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR No Yes — 0.07 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 Trichloroethylene MR No Yes — 0.005 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 Trichloroethylene MR No Yes — 0.005 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR No Yes — 0.005 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR No Yes — 0.07 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR No Yes — 0.07 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR No Yes — 0.2 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 1,1-Dichloroethylene MR No Yes — 0.007 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR No Yes — 0.2 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 DICHLOROMETHANE MR No Yes — 0.005 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 p-Dichlorobenzene MR No Yes — 0.075 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 1,1-Dichloroethylene MR No Yes — 0.007 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 p-Dichlorobenzene MR No Yes — 0.075 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 DICHLOROMETHANE MR No Yes — 0.005 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR No Yes — 0.005 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 Toluene MR No Yes — 1 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 Benzene MR No Yes — 0.005 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 Benzene MR No Yes — 0.005 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 Ethylbenzene MR No Yes — 0.7 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 1994 Volatile Organic Chemicals

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.

Browse All Water Systems Water Safety Stats Water Safety Home
Browse All Water Systems Water Systems in Pennsylvania