Public water system · PA4600817
ActiveThe Purple Cow
Transient non-community water system in Union County, Pennsylvania, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
25
Service connections
1
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
TNCWS
Transient non-community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-11 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-07-11 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-04-01 | 03 | 1041 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-04-01 | 03 | 1040 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-02-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-02-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-07-01 | 03 | 1040 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-07-01 | 03 | 1041 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-11-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-11-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 1998-06-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 1996-01-01 | 03 | 1040 | No | Resolved |
The Purple Cow: frequently asked questions
Is The Purple Cow's water safe to drink?
The Purple Cow is an active transient non-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 The Purple Cow?
The Purple Cow (PWSID PA4600817) is a private-owned transient non-community water system, regulated by the PA state drinking water program.
How many people does The Purple Cow serve?
The Purple Cow reports serving 25 people through 1 service connections in Union County, Pennsylvania.
Where does The Purple Cow get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Union County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nj American Water - Raritan | Union | 615,430 | Community | Surface water |
| Nj American Water - Short Hills | Union | 217,230 | Community | Surface water |
| Union County Water System | Union | 167,554 | Community | Surface water |
| Nj American Water - Liberty | Union | 134,000 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Monroe, City of | Union | 43,081 | Community | Surface water |
| Rahway Water Department | Union | 27,300 | Community | Surface water |