Water Quality: Tamaqua, PA
1 water system • 8,000 people served
Multiple Health Violations92
Total Violations
21
Health-Based Violations
1
Water Systems
8,000
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Tamaqua has 21 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Fecal Coliform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). In total, 92 violations are on record for 1 water system serving 8,000 people.
Contaminants Found
Fecal Coliform
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Water Systems Serving Tamaqua
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAMAQUA AREA WATER AUTHORITY | PA3540012 | Surface Water | 8,000 | 92 |
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.