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North Newton, PA Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for North Newton, PA — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at North Newton's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Newville Boro Water Auth PWSID: PA7210041 Updated: 2026 Q2
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No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 9.00 ppb, 60% of the action level and no violations are open. No PFAS was detected.

B

North Newton earns a B for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 9.00 ppb — 60% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
26 violations since 2015, 1 health-based
No violations currently open
North Newton's lead level vs. all Pennsylvania community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 9.00 ppb — 60% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 18% of Pennsylvania utilities
Population Served
389
~897 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Groundwater under the direct influence of surface water — SDWIS source code GU
Active Violations
0
26 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
60% of EPA action level
9.00 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 9.00 ppb, 60% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
CARBON, TOTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2026 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2024 Resolved
CARBON, TOTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2024 Resolved
Nitrite MONITORING AND REPORTING — 1 mg/L 2024 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2022 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2022 Resolved
Chlorine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 4.0 mg/L 2022 Resolved
Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2022 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2022 Resolved
CARBON, TOTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2022 Resolved
CARBON, TOTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2022 Resolved
CARBON, TOTAL TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — TT 2022 Resolved
Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2022 Resolved
CARBON, TOTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2022 Resolved
Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2021 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2021 Resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MONITORING AND REPORTING — 15 pCi/L 2021 Archived
CARBON, TOTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2021 Resolved
Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2021 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2020 Resolved
CARBON, TOTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2020 Resolved
CARBON, TOTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2020 Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule REPORTING FAILURE — — 2020 Resolved
Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2019 Resolved
CARBON, TOTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2019 Resolved
CARBON, TOTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2018 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

26 violations are on record since 2015, of which 1 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Newville Boro Water Auth
PWSID PA7210041
Water source Surface water — Groundwater under the direct influence of surface water — SDWIS source code GU
Population served 389
Service connections 897
Systems serving this area 1
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Newton tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 9.00 ppb, 60% of the action level.
Does North Newton water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to North Newton? ▼
Newville Boro Water Auth (PWSID PA7210041). Surface water. Groundwater under the direct influence of surface water — SDWIS source code GU
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2024-10-01. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should North Newton Residents Do?

1
Consider a filter certified for lead
Look for NSF/ANSI 53 certification for lead reduction.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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