Water Quality: Midland, PA
2 water systems • 3,151 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Midland is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 3,151 people, and has 928 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 48 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Midland's violation count is 241% above the national average for Pennsylvania. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, Contaminant 2920, Fecal Coliform, TTHM.
Contaminants Found
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)
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Midland
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDLAND BORO MUNI AUTH | PA5040038 | Surface Water | 3,100 | 328 |
| GLASGOW MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS | PA5040059 | Groundwater | 51 | 600 |
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.