PALMERTON, PA · Carbon County

PALMERTON MUNICIPAL 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): PA3130012
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 7,000
Service connections: 2,245
Ownership: privately owned
Water source: groundwater (wells)

Violation history

Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR)
—
Groundwater Rule
December 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
Archived
Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR)
—
Groundwater Rule
February 1, 2024 – February 29, 2024
Resolved
Report Sample Result/Fail Monitor (RTCR)
—
Revised Total Coliform Rule
December 11, 2023 – June 10, 2024
Resolved
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2022 – July 18, 2024
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR)
—
Groundwater Rule
February 1, 2022 – February 28, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Trichloroethylene
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Styrene
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrite
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Ethylbenzene
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Tetrachloroethylene
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
CHLOROBENZENE
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Benzene
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Toluene
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR)
—
Groundwater Rule
January 1, 2022 – January 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrite
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Xylenes, Total
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
DICHLOROMETHANE
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
o-Dichlorobenzene
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
p-Dichlorobenzene
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,1-Dichloroethylene
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,2-Dichloroethane
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Carbon tetrachloride
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,2-Dichloropropane
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Mercury
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Beryllium, Total
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Selenium
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Arsenic
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Cadmium
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Barium
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
October 1, 2020 – February 23, 2021
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
TTHM
July 1, 2020 – September 30, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
July 1, 2020 – September 30, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Asbestos
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Asbestos
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2022
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Groundwater Rule
July 1, 2018 – July 31, 2018
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Endothall
January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Diquat
January 1, 2017 – November 15, 2017
Resolved
Sample Siting Plan Errors (RTCR)
—
Revised Total Coliform Rule
April 1, 2016 – April 20, 2016
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,3,7,8-TCDD
January 1, 2014 – December 23, 2014
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,3,7,8-TCDD
January 1, 2014 – December 23, 2014
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Dalapon
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,4-D
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,4,5-TP
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Pentachlorophenol
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Picloram
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Dinoseb
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,4-D
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Pentachlorophenol
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Picloram
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,4-D
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,4,5-TP
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2003 – October 6, 2003
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 2000 – December 31, 2000
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Selenium
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Arsenic
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Barium
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Cadmium
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Chromium
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Fluoride
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Chromium
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,4-D
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Selenium
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Mercury
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Barium
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Endrin
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Arsenic
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Methoxychlor
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
BHC-GAMMA
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Fluoride
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,4,5-TP
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
Archived

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

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
December 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR)	Groundwater Rule	—	Archived
February 1, 2024 – February 29, 2024	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR)	Groundwater Rule	—	Resolved
December 11, 2023 – June 10, 2024	Report Sample Result/Fail Monitor (RTCR)	Revised Total Coliform Rule	—	Resolved
October 1, 2022 – July 18, 2024	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
February 1, 2022 – February 28, 2022	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR)	Groundwater Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	Trichloroethylene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	Styrene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrite	—	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	Ethylbenzene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	1,1,2-Trichloroethane	—	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	Tetrachloroethylene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	CHLOROBENZENE	—	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	Benzene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	Toluene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – January 31, 2022	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR)	Groundwater Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrite	—	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	Xylenes, Total	—	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	DICHLOROMETHANE	—	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	o-Dichlorobenzene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	p-Dichlorobenzene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	1,1-Dichloroethylene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	1,2-Dichloroethane	—	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	1,1,1-Trichloroethane	—	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	Carbon tetrachloride	—	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	1,2-Dichloropropane	—	Resolved
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021	Monitoring, Regular	Mercury	—	Resolved
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021	Monitoring, Regular	Beryllium, Total	—	Resolved
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021	Monitoring, Regular	Selenium	—	Resolved
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021	Monitoring, Regular	Arsenic	—	Resolved
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021	Monitoring, Regular	Cadmium	—	Resolved
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021	Monitoring, Regular	Barium	—	Resolved
October 1, 2020 – February 23, 2021	Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2020 – September 30, 2020	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	TTHM	—	Resolved
July 1, 2020 – September 30, 2020	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	Asbestos	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	Asbestos	—	Resolved
July 1, 2018 – July 31, 2018	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Groundwater Rule	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017	Monitoring, Regular	Endothall	—	Resolved
January 1, 2017 – November 15, 2017	Monitoring, Regular	Diquat	—	Resolved
April 1, 2016 – April 20, 2016	Sample Siting Plan Errors (RTCR)	Revised Total Coliform Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 2014 – December 23, 2014	Monitoring, Regular	2,3,7,8-TCDD	—	Resolved
January 1, 2014 – December 23, 2014	Monitoring, Regular	2,3,7,8-TCDD	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Dalapon	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	2,4-D	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	2,4,5-TP	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Pentachlorophenol	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Picloram	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Dinoseb	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	2,4-D	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Pentachlorophenol	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Picloram	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	2,4-D	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	2,4,5-TP	—	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005	Monitoring, Regular	Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate	—	Resolved
July 1, 2003 – October 6, 2003	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
December 1, 2000 – December 31, 2000	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Selenium	—	Archived
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Arsenic	—	Archived
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Barium	—	Archived
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Cadmium	—	Archived
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Chromium	—	Archived
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Fluoride	—	Archived
June 24, 1988 – June 23, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Archived
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985	Monitoring, Regular	Chromium	—	Archived
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985	Monitoring, Regular	2,4-D	—	Archived
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985	Monitoring, Regular	Selenium	—	Archived
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Archived
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985	Monitoring, Regular	Mercury	—	Archived
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985	Monitoring, Regular	Barium	—	Archived
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985	Monitoring, Regular	Endrin	—	Archived
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985	Monitoring, Regular	Arsenic	—	Archived
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985	Monitoring, Regular	Methoxychlor	—	Archived
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985	Monitoring, Regular	BHC-GAMMA	—	Archived
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985	Monitoring, Regular	Fluoride	—	Resolved
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985	Monitoring, Regular	2,4,5-TP	—	Archived

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

Enforcement actions

February 11, 2026State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
February 11, 2026State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
July 2, 2025State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
July 2, 2025State Public Notification received1 linked violation
July 18, 2024State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
June 10, 2024State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
June 10, 2024State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
June 10, 2024State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
March 25, 2024State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
March 25, 2024State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
September 22, 2023State Public Notification received26 linked violations
September 22, 2023State Compliance achieved26 linked violations
January 26, 2023State Public Notification requested26 linked violations
January 26, 2023State Violation/Reminder Notice26 linked violations
November 9, 2022State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
November 9, 2022State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
May 11, 2022State Compliance achieved8 linked violations
April 15, 2022State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
April 15, 2022State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
March 21, 2022State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
February 11, 2022State Violation/Reminder Notice8 linked violations
February 23, 2021State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
January 27, 2021State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
December 21, 2020State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
November 16, 2020State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
November 16, 2020State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
February 13, 2020State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
September 11, 2018State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
May 22, 2018State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
May 22, 2018State Public Notification received1 linked violation
November 15, 2017State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 15, 2017State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
November 15, 2017State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
April 20, 2016State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
April 20, 2016State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
December 23, 2014State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
January 25, 2012State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
January 25, 2012State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
January 25, 2012State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
August 15, 2011State Compliance achieved18 linked violations
February 21, 2006State Consent Decree/Judgement1 linked violation
February 21, 2006State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
February 21, 2006State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
October 6, 2003State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
September 24, 2003State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
September 24, 2003State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
October 30, 1985State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
September 26, 1985State Violation/Reminder Notice6 linked violations
May 5, 1983State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
September 30, 1982Federal issued Formal Notice of Violationgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record

Contact

PALMERTON MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY

610-826-8995

PALMERTON, PA 18071