Water Quality: Hawthorn, PA
1 water system • 1,500 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Hawthorn is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 1,500 people, and has 283 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 20 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Hawthorn's violation count is roughly in line with the national average for Pennsylvania. Contaminants associated with violations include Contaminant 2920, Fecal Coliform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
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 Hawthorn
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAWTHORN REDBANK REDBANK MA | PA6160026 | Surface Water | 1,500 | 283 |
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.