Public water system · PA3540012
ActiveTamaqua Area Water Authority
Community water system in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
8,000
Service connections
3,591
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-24 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-07-01 | 02 | 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2024-04-01 | 02 | 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2023-10-01 | 02 | 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2023-09-01 | 36 | 0200 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-04-01 | 38 | 0300 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-02-01 | 38 | 0300 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-02-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-10-01 | 36 | 0200 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-10-01 | 38 | 0300 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-01-03 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
Tamaqua Area Water Authority: frequently asked questions
Is Tamaqua Area Water Authority's water safe to drink?
Tamaqua Area Water Authority is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the PA state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Tamaqua Area Water Authority?
Tamaqua Area Water Authority (PWSID PA3540012) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the PA state drinking water program.
How many people does Tamaqua Area Water Authority serve?
Tamaqua Area Water Authority reports serving 8,000 people through 3,591 service connections in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
Where does Tamaqua Area Water Authority get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Schuylkill County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schuylkill Co Mun Auth | Schuylkill | 31,850 | Community | Surface water |
| Aqua Shenandoah | Schuylkill | 9,500 | Community | Surface water |
| Minersville Municipal Water Au | Schuylkill | 7,275 | Community | Surface water |
| Blythe Twp Municipal Authority | Schuylkill | 7,100 | Community | Surface water |
| Kline Township Mun Authority | Schuylkill | 6,700 | Community | Groundwater |
| Schuylkill Haven Boro Water | Schuylkill | 6,000 | Community | Surface water |