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Antrim, PA Tap Water Quality 2026

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

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

Main Utility: Greencastle Area Water Auth PWSID: PA7280014 Updated: 2026 Q2
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No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 5.21 ppb, 35% of the action level and no violations are open. No PFAS was detected.

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Antrim earns an A for water quality

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

Lead: 5.21 ppb — 35% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
5 violations since 2015, 0 health-based
No violations currently open
Antrim's lead level vs. all Pennsylvania community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 5.21 ppb — 35% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 27% of Pennsylvania utilities
Population Served
2473
~2431 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Active Violations
0
5 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
35% of EPA action level
5.21 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 5.21 ppb, 35% 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
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2026 Archived
Arsenic MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.010 mg/L 2024 Resolved
TTHM MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.080 mg/L 2021 Resolved
CARBON, TOTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2021 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2017 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

5 violations are on record since 2015, of which 0 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Greencastle Area Water Auth
PWSID PA7280014
Water source Surface water — Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Population served 2,473
Service connections 2,431
Systems serving this area 10
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Antrim tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 5.21 ppb, 35% of the action level.
Does Antrim water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Antrim? ▼
Greencastle Area Water Auth (PWSID PA7280014), one of 10 systems serving this area. Surface water. Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-06-17. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Antrim 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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