Water Quality: Wellsboro, PA
2 water systems • 8,445 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Wellsboro is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 8,445 people, and has 471 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 6 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Wellsboro's violation count is 73% above the national average for Pennsylvania. Contaminants associated with violations include Bromate, Chlorine Dioxide, E. coli.
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
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Water Systems Serving Wellsboro
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY | PA2590042 | Surface Water | 8,225 | 114 |
| DUNCAN TWP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY | PA2590048 | Groundwater | 220 | 357 |
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.