Water Quality: Shamokin, PA
8 water systems • 57,240 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Shamokin is served by 8 public water systems with a combined service population of 57,240 people, and has 154 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 4 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Shamokin's violation count is 43% below the national average for Pennsylvania. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, Gross Alpha, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
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
Alpha-emitting radioactive particles increase cancer risk, particularly from bone and other internal cancers.
Common source: Natural uranium and radium in geological formations
EPA limit: 15 pCi/L (excluding radon and uranium)
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 Shamokin
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQUA PA ROARING CREEK DIVISION | PA4490024 | Surface Water | 43,000 | 5 |
| AQUA SHENANDOAH | PA3540044 | Surface Water | 9,500 | 11 |
| AQUA PA MONROE TWP | PA4550009 | Groundwater | 2,400 | 21 |
| AQUA PA MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP | PA4190016 | Groundwater | 1,220 | 8 |
| AQUA PA KRATZERVILLE | PA4550008 | Groundwater | 435 | 17 |
| AQUA PA PENNSVIEW SYSTEM | PA4550024 | Groundwater | 350 | 9 |
| AQUA PA EAST CAMERON | PA4490011 | Groundwater | 200 | 64 |
| AQUA PA INC MERIBAH WATER CO | PA4340018 | Groundwater | 135 | 19 |
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.