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West Earl, PA Tap Water Quality 2026

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

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

Main Utility: West Earl Water Authority PWSID: PA7360143 Updated: 2026 Q2
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No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 4.80 ppb, 32% of the action level and no violations are open. PFAS was sampled but not enough times for a compliance determination.

B

West Earl earns a B for water quality

Graded on violations and lead, with state inspection findings. PFAS not tested.

Lead: 4.80 ppb — 32% of the federal action level
PFAS sampled, too few results to judge
11 violations since 2015, 2 health-based
No violations currently open
West Earl's lead level vs. all Pennsylvania community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 4.80 ppb — 32% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 34% of Pennsylvania utilities
Population Served
4134
~1504 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
Active Violations
0
11 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
32% of EPA action level
4.80 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 4.80 ppb, 32% 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
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.061 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2024 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2023 Resolved
Groundwater Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2023 Resolved
Groundwater Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2022 Resolved
Groundwater Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2022 Resolved
Groundwater Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2018 Resolved
Groundwater Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2018 Resolved
Groundwater Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2017 Resolved
Groundwater Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2017 Resolved
Groundwater Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2016 Resolved
Groundwater Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2016 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

11 violations are on record since 2015, of which 2 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility West Earl Water Authority
PWSID PA7360143
Water source Surface water — Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
Population served 4,134
Service connections 1,504
Systems serving this area 7
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Earl tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 4.80 ppb, 32% of the action level.
Does West Earl water have PFAS? ▼
It was sampled, but no sampling point had enough results for a compliance determination.
Who supplies water to West Earl? ▼
West Earl Water Authority (PWSID PA7360143), one of 7 systems serving this area. Surface water. Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2024-01-10. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should West Earl Residents Do?

1
Read your annual water report
Your supplier publishes a Consumer Confidence Report each July covering the prior year.
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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