Water Quality: Trumbauersville, PA
2 water systems • 1,034 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Trumbauersville is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 1,034 people, and has 541 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 24 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Trumbauersville's violation count is 99% above the national average for Pennsylvania. Contaminants associated with violations include 1,2-Dichloroethane, Barium, Chlorine Dioxide, Disinfection Byproducts, Ethylene Dibromide.
Contaminants Found
Probable human carcinogen associated with increased cancer risk; causes liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Industrial chemical production, fuel additive leaks, contaminated groundwater
EPA limit: 0.005 mg/L (5 ppb)
Increases blood pressure and causes cardiovascular effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, oil drilling operations, coal power plant waste
EPA limit: 2 mg/L
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
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Water Systems Serving Trumbauersville
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRUMBAUERSVILLE MUN WATERWORKS | PA1090091 | Groundwater | 974 | 303 |
| POCONO PLATEAU PARK WELL 1 | PA2450097 | Groundwater | 60 | 238 |
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.