Drinking Water Compliance OS

DOWNINGTOWN, PA · Chester County

DOWNINGTOWN WATER AUTHORITY Water System

Current status

No open violations on record as of July 4, 2026.

This system's next federally required Consumer Confidence Report is due July 1, 2027, under the EPA's revised reporting rule.

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)
PA1150026
System type
Community Water System
Population served
9,900
Service connections
3,681
Ownership
local government
Water source
surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)

Violation history

  • Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)

    Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025

    Archived
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    TTHM

    July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Styrene

    January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Ethylbenzene

    January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Toluene

    January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Benzene

    January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    CHLOROBENZENE

    January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,1,2-Trichloroethane

    January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,2-Dichloropropane

    January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Carbon tetrachloride

    January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    o-Dichlorobenzene

    January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,1,1-Trichloroethane

    January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    DICHLOROMETHANE

    January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,2-Dichloroethane

    January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Xylenes, Total

    January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

    January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

    January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    p-Dichlorobenzene

    January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

    January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

    April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    CARBON, TOTAL

    January 1, 2018 – March 31, 2018

    Resolved
  • Report Sample Result/Fail Monitor (RTCR)

    Revised Total Coliform Rule

    February 1, 2017 – May 8, 2017

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    CARBON, TOTAL

    January 1, 2017 – March 31, 2017

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    CARBON, TOTAL

    January 1, 2016 – March 31, 2016

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)

    Coliform (TCR)

    August 1, 2015 – August 31, 2015

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Radium-226

    October 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    October 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Radium-228

    October 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    August 10, 2014 – October 15, 2014

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    CARBON, TOTAL

    July 1, 2014 – September 30, 2014

    Resolved
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal

    Health-based

    CARBON, TOTAL

    April 1, 2014 – June 30, 2014

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    CARBON, TOTAL

    April 1, 2014 – June 30, 2014

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    CARBON, TOTAL

    April 1, 2014 – June 30, 2014

    Resolved
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    March 1, 2014 – March 31, 2014

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    February 11, 2014 – May 20, 2014

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Fluoride

    January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Nickel

    January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Selenium

    January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Antimony, Total

    January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Beryllium, Total

    January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Thallium, Total

    January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    Chlorine

    January 1, 2014 – March 31, 2014

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Barium

    January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Cadmium

    January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Chromium

    January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    CYANIDE

    January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    Chlorine

    October 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013

    Resolved
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R

    Lead and Copper Rule

    October 1, 2013 – April 28, 2014

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)

    Coliform (TCR)

    July 1, 2013 – July 31, 2013

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

    July 1, 2013 – September 30, 2013

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    TTHM

    July 1, 2013 – September 30, 2013

    Resolved
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    June 1, 2013 – June 30, 2013

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    TTHM

    April 1, 2013 – June 30, 2013

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

    April 1, 2013 – June 30, 2013

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Fluoride

    January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013

    Resolved
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    January 1, 2013 – January 31, 2013

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Nitrite

    January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)

    Coliform (TCR)

    May 1, 2012 – May 31, 2012

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    CARBON, TOTAL

    April 1, 2012 – June 30, 2012

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Cadmium

    January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Barium

    January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Nickel

    January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Selenium

    January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Antimony, Total

    January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Beryllium, Total

    January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Thallium, Total

    January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)

    Coliform (TCR)

    November 1, 2011 – November 30, 2011

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Fluoride

    January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Cadmium

    January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    CARBON, TOTAL

    January 1, 2011 – March 31, 2011

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Arsenic

    January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2010

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)

    Coliform (TCR)

    July 1, 2008 – July 31, 2008

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    CARBON, TOTAL

    July 1, 2008 – September 30, 2008

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    February 10, 2006 – February 13, 2006

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    November 10, 2005 – April 25, 2006

    Resolved
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal

    Health-based

    CARBON, TOTAL

    October 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    CARBON, TOTAL

    October 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    August 10, 2005 – August 16, 2005

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    August 10, 2005 – August 16, 2005

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    CARBON, TOTAL

    July 1, 2005 – September 30, 2005

    Resolved
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal

    Health-based

    CARBON, TOTAL

    July 1, 2005 – September 30, 2005

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    May 11, 2005 – May 24, 2005

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    May 11, 2005 – May 20, 2005

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

    April 1, 2005 – June 30, 2005

    Resolved
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal

    Health-based

    CARBON, TOTAL

    April 1, 2005 – June 30, 2005

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

    January 1, 2005 – March 31, 2005

    Resolved
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal

    Health-based

    CARBON, TOTAL

    January 1, 2005 – March 31, 2005

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    CARBON, TOTAL

    January 1, 2005 – March 31, 2005

    Resolved
  • Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting

    Consumer Confidence Rule

    October 1, 2004 – February 11, 2005

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

    October 1, 2004 – December 31, 2004

    Resolved
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal

    Health-based

    CARBON, TOTAL

    July 1, 2004 – September 30, 2004

    Resolved
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal

    Health-based

    CARBON, TOTAL

    April 1, 2004 – June 30, 2004

    Resolved
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal

    Health-based

    CARBON, TOTAL

    January 1, 2004 – March 31, 2004

    Resolved
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    January 1, 1998 – January 31, 1998

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Nitrate

    July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Nitrate

    October 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Nitrate

    July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993

    Archived
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    March 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Nitrate

    January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,1,1-Trichloroethane

    July 1, 1992 – September 30, 1992

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Trichloroethylene

    July 1, 1992 – September 30, 1992

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Benzene

    July 1, 1992 – September 30, 1992

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,2-Dichloroethane

    July 1, 1992 – September 30, 1992

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Carbon tetrachloride

    July 1, 1992 – September 30, 1992

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    p-Dichlorobenzene

    July 1, 1992 – September 30, 1992

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,1-Dichloroethylene

    July 1, 1992 – September 30, 1992

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    May 1, 1992 – May 31, 1992

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    February 1, 1992 – February 29, 1992

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    January 1, 1992 – January 31, 1992

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    p-Dichlorobenzene

    January 1, 1992 – March 31, 1992

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,1-Dichloroethylene

    January 1, 1992 – March 31, 1992

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,2-Dichloroethane

    January 1, 1992 – March 31, 1992

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,1,1-Trichloroethane

    January 1, 1992 – March 31, 1992

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Carbon tetrachloride

    January 1, 1992 – March 31, 1992

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Trichloroethylene

    January 1, 1992 – March 31, 1992

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Benzene

    January 1, 1992 – March 31, 1992

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Endrin

    June 24, 1985 – June 23, 1988

    Archived

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

Enforcement actions

Contact

DOWNINGTOWN WATER AUTHORITY

610-269-5362

DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335