Water Quality: Mapleton, PA
1 water system • 570 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Mapleton is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 570 people, and has 231 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 3 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Mapleton's violation count is 15% below the national average for Pennsylvania. Contaminants associated with violations include Bromate, Chlorine Dioxide, Fecal Coliform.
Contaminants Found
Probable human carcinogen that increases the risk of kidney and thyroid cancers.
Common source: Ozonation of bromide-containing water; used as flour improver
EPA limit: 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb)
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
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)
Water Systems Serving Mapleton
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAPLETON MUNI WATER AUTH | PA4310015 | Surface Water | 570 | 231 |
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.