QUAKERTOWN, PA · Bucks County

RICHLAND TWP WATER AUTH WBWC Water System

Inactive system

This water system is marked inactive in EPA’s federal records as of October 9, 2012. It is no longer an operating public water system under this PWSID, and no compliance deadlines — including the 2027 Consumer Confidence Report rule — apply to it.

If you are a resident looking for your current water provider, see water systems in Bucks County, PA.

Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed July 4, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Pennsylvania’s official records. Always confirm current status with Pennsylvania before making decisions based on this information.

System facts

System ID (PWSID): PA1090134
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 2,009
Service connections: 528
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

Violation history

Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR)
—
Groundwater Rule
February 1, 2012 – February 29, 2012
Resolved
Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR)
—
Groundwater Rule
April 1, 2011 – April 30, 2011
Resolved
Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
November 10, 2010 – May 2, 2011
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
September 1, 2010 – September 30, 2010
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2010 – October 5, 2010
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2008 – October 9, 2008
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2005 – August 14, 2006
Resolved
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2005 – April 20, 2005
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2003 – January 15, 2004
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
July 1, 2002 – July 31, 2002
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
September 1, 2001 – September 30, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 2001 – August 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
July 1, 1996 – June 30, 2000
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Styrene
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
January 1, 1995 – January 31, 1995
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Xylenes, Total
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
DICHLOROMETHANE
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
o-Dichlorobenzene
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
p-Dichlorobenzene
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,1-Dichloroethylene
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,2-Dichloroethane
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Carbon tetrachloride
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,2-Dichloropropane
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Trichloroethylene
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Tetrachloroethylene
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
CHLOROBENZENE
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Benzene
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Toluene
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Ethylbenzene
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Tetrachloroethylene
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
CHLOROBENZENE
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Toluene
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Ethylbenzene
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Styrene
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994
Archived
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
July 1, 1994 – July 31, 1994
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Xylenes, Total
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
o-Dichlorobenzene
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
p-Dichlorobenzene
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,1-Dichloroethylene
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Carbon tetrachloride
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Trichloroethylene
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994
Archived
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
May 1, 1994 – May 31, 1994
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
April 1, 1994 – April 30, 1994
Archived
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
July 1, 1993 – July 31, 1993
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Cadmium
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Chromium
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Fluoride
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Mercury
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Selenium
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Barium
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Arsenic
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991
Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
February 1, 2012 – February 29, 2012	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR)	Groundwater Rule	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – April 30, 2011	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR)	Groundwater Rule	—	Resolved
November 10, 2010 – May 2, 2011	Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved
September 1, 2010 – September 30, 2010	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
July 1, 2010 – October 5, 2010	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2008 – October 9, 2008	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2005 – August 14, 2006	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – April 20, 2005	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2003 – January 15, 2004	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2002 – July 31, 2002	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
September 1, 2001 – September 30, 2001	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
August 1, 2001 – August 31, 2001	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
July 1, 1996 – June 30, 2000	Monitoring, Regular	Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U	—	Resolved
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Styrene	—	Resolved
January 1, 1995 – January 31, 1995	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	—	Resolved
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	—	Resolved
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Xylenes, Total	—	Resolved
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	DICHLOROMETHANE	—	Resolved
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	o-Dichlorobenzene	—	Resolved
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	p-Dichlorobenzene	—	Resolved
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	1,1-Dichloroethylene	—	Resolved
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	—	Resolved
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	1,2-Dichloroethane	—	Resolved
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	1,1,1-Trichloroethane	—	Resolved
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Carbon tetrachloride	—	Resolved
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	1,2-Dichloropropane	—	Resolved
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Trichloroethylene	—	Resolved
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	1,1,2-Trichloroethane	—	Resolved
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Tetrachloroethylene	—	Resolved
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	CHLOROBENZENE	—	Resolved
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Benzene	—	Resolved
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Toluene	—	Resolved
January 1, 1995 – March 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Ethylbenzene	—	Resolved
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994	Monitoring, Regular	Tetrachloroethylene	—	Archived
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994	Monitoring, Regular	CHLOROBENZENE	—	Archived
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994	Monitoring, Regular	Toluene	—	Archived
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994	Monitoring, Regular	Ethylbenzene	—	Archived
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994	Monitoring, Regular	Styrene	—	Archived
July 1, 1994 – July 31, 1994	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994	Monitoring, Regular	1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	—	Archived
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994	Monitoring, Regular	Xylenes, Total	—	Archived
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994	Monitoring, Regular	o-Dichlorobenzene	—	Archived
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994	Monitoring, Regular	p-Dichlorobenzene	—	Archived
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994	Monitoring, Regular	1,1-Dichloroethylene	—	Archived
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994	Monitoring, Regular	trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	—	Archived
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994	Monitoring, Regular	1,1,1-Trichloroethane	—	Archived
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994	Monitoring, Regular	Carbon tetrachloride	—	Archived
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994	Monitoring, Regular	Trichloroethylene	—	Archived
May 1, 1994 – May 31, 1994	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
April 1, 1994 – April 30, 1994	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Archived
July 1, 1993 – July 31, 1993	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Cadmium	—	Resolved
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Chromium	—	Resolved
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Fluoride	—	Resolved
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Mercury	—	Resolved
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Resolved
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Selenium	—	Resolved
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Barium	—	Resolved
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Arsenic	—	Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Enforcement actions

March 27, 2012State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
June 6, 2011State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
June 6, 2011State Public Notification received1 linked violation
May 25, 2011State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
May 2, 2011State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
May 2, 2011State Public Notification received2 linked violations
February 14, 2011State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
February 14, 2011State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
November 22, 2010State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
November 22, 2010State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
October 5, 2010State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
September 24, 2010State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
September 24, 2010State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
September 24, 2010State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
September 24, 2010State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
December 29, 2009Federal Compliance achieved1 linked violation
October 9, 2008State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
May 12, 2008Federal Final Administrative Order issued1 linked violation
August 14, 2006State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
September 29, 2005State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
September 29, 2005State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
April 20, 2005State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
February 28, 2005State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
November 9, 2004State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 8, 2004State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
January 15, 2004State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
October 16, 2002State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
January 10, 2002State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
October 15, 2001State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
November 18, 1991State Compliance achieved8 linked violations
August 13, 1991State Violation/Reminder Notice10 linked violations
February 19, 1991State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
December 14, 1990State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record

Last known contact on file (system is inactive)

RICHLAND TWP WATER AUTH WBWC

215-536-4066

QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951