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Catasauqua, PA Tap Water Quality 2026

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

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

Main Utility: Catasauqua Mun Water Works PWSID: PA3390044 Updated: 2026 Q2
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No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 5.00 ppb, 33% of the action level and no violations are open. No PFAS was detected.

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Catasauqua earns an A for water quality

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

Lead: 5.00 ppb — 33% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
15 violations since 2015, 0 health-based
No violations currently open
Catasauqua's lead level vs. all Pennsylvania community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 5.00 ppb — 33% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 34% of Pennsylvania utilities
Population Served
6396
~2313 connections
Water Source
Groundwater
Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Active Violations
0
15 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
33% of EPA action level
5.00 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 5.00 ppb, 33% 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
Groundwater Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2025 Resolved
Groundwater Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2025 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2025 Resolved
Groundwater Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2025 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2024 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2024 Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2023 Resolved
Nitrate MONITORING AND REPORTING — 10 mg/L 2023 Resolved
Nitrite MONITORING AND REPORTING — 1 mg/L 2023 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2020 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2020 Resolved
Groundwater Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2018 Resolved
Nitrate MONITORING AND REPORTING — 10 mg/L 2017 Resolved
Nitrite MONITORING AND REPORTING — 1 mg/L 2017 Resolved
Endothall MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.1 mg/L 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

15 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 Catasauqua Mun Water Works
PWSID PA3390044
Water source Groundwater — Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Population served 6,396
Service connections 2,313
Systems serving this area 3
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Catasauqua tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 5.00 ppb, 33% of the action level.
Does Catasauqua water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Catasauqua? ▼
Catasauqua Mun Water Works (PWSID PA3390044), one of 3 systems serving this area. Groundwater. Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2023-11-08. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Catasauqua 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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