Water Quality: Greensburg, PA
5 water systems • 311,784 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Greensburg is served by 5 public water systems with a combined service population of 311,784 people, and has 176 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 12 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Greensburg's violation count is 35% below the national average for Pennsylvania. Contaminants associated with violations include Contaminant 2920, E. coli, Fecal Coliform, Surface Water Treatment, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Greensburg
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAWC SWEENEY PLANT | PA5650032 | Surface Water | 143,000 | 35 |
| MAWC YOUGH PLANT | PA5260036 | Surface Water | 133,000 | 23 |
| WEST CNTY MUNI AUTH-MCKEESPORT | PA5020025 | Surface Water | 32,644 | 11 |
| MAWC FURNACE RUN | PA5650031 | Surface Water | 3,100 | 12 |
| PINE GARDEN APARTMENTS | PA5650026 | Groundwater | 40 | 95 |
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.
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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.