Water Quality: Somerset, PA
8 water systems • 12,750 people served
Multiple Health Violations549
Total Violations
11
Health-Based Violations
8
Water Systems
12,750
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Somerset has 11 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Chlorine Dioxide, Disinfection Byproducts, Fecal Coliform. In total, 549 violations are on record for 8 water systems serving 12,750 people.
Contaminants Found
Chlorine Dioxide
Disinfection Byproducts
Fecal Coliform
Water Systems Serving Somerset
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOMERSET BORO MUNI WATER AUTH | PA4560042 | Surface Water | 6,309 | 106 |
| SOMERSET TWP MUNI AUTH OAKRIDG | PA4560046 | Surface Water | 3,800 | 10 |
| SOMERSET TWP M A FRIEDENS | PA4560057 | Surface Water | 1,374 | 11 |
| SOMERSET TWP MA READING MINES | PA4560019 | Groundwater | 494 | 204 |
| JEFFERSON TWP WATER AND SEWER | PA4560018 | Groundwater | 350 | 20 |
| SOMERSET TWP MUN AUTH LISTIE | PA4560002 | Groundwater | 218 | 148 |
| GLADES PIKE ESTATES MHP LLC | PA4560004 | Groundwater | 180 | 43 |
| SOMERSET CNTY QUEMAHONING SYST | PA4560009 | Surface Water | 25 | 7 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.