PORTLAND, PA · Northampton County
PORTLAND BORO AUTHORITY Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
PORTLAND BORO AUTHORITY must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for PORTLAND BORO AUTHORITY.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 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)
- PA3480059
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 1,100
- Service connections
- 410
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
PORTLAND BORO AUTHORITY is one of 757 community water systems in Pennsylvania in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,100 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 75 entries between 1982 and 2022, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2022.
Of the 75, 68 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves inorganic chemicals, volatile organic chemicals, and synthetic organic chemicals.
Violation history
Monitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrite
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Barium
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Arsenic
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Cadmium
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Chromium
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—CYANIDE
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Fluoride
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Mercury
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nickel
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Selenium
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Antimony, Total
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Beryllium, Total
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Thallium, Total
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Chlorine
April 1, 2016 – June 15, 2016
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
April 1, 2016 – April 30, 2016
ResolvedTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-basedGroundwater Rule
November 1, 2014 – November 30, 2014
ResolvedMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR)
—Groundwater Rule
July 1, 2011 – July 31, 2011
ResolvedPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—Public Notice
February 11, 2011 – April 19, 2011
ResolvedPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—Public Notice
February 11, 2011 – April 19, 2011
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Chlorine
January 1, 2010 – March 12, 2010
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
October 1, 2006 – October 31, 2006
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
—Consumer Confidence Rule
October 1, 2004 – January 28, 2005
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2004 – December 30, 2004
ResolvedTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-basedSurface Water Treatment Rule
February 1, 2000 – February 29, 2000
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Styrene
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Xylenes, Total
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—DICHLOROMETHANE
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—o-Dichlorobenzene
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—p-Dichlorobenzene
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,1-Dichloroethylene
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2-Dichloroethane
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,1,1-Trichloroethane
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Carbon tetrachloride
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2-Dichloropropane
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Trichloroethylene
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,1,2-Trichloroethane
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Tetrachloroethylene
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—CHLOROBENZENE
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Benzene
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Toluene
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Ethylbenzene
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Arsenic
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Barium
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Cadmium
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Chromium
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—CYANIDE
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Fluoride
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Mercury
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nickel
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Selenium
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Antimony, Total
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Beryllium, Total
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Thallium, Total
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Antimony, Total
January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Thallium, Total
January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Beryllium, Total
January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Arsenic
January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Cadmium
January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Chromium
January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—CYANIDE
January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Fluoride
January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Mercury
January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nickel
January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Selenium
January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995
ResolvedMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—Surface Water Treatment Rule
September 1, 1991 – September 30, 1991
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—2,4,5-TP
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—2,4-D
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Endrin
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—BHC-GAMMA
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
Archived
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrite | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021 | Monitoring, Regular | Barium | — | 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 | Chromium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021 | Monitoring, Regular | CYANIDE | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021 | Monitoring, Regular | Fluoride | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021 | Monitoring, Regular | Mercury | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021 | Monitoring, Regular | Nickel | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021 | Monitoring, Regular | Selenium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021 | Monitoring, Regular | Antimony, Total | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021 | Monitoring, Regular | Beryllium, Total | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021 | Monitoring, Regular | Thallium, Total | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2016 – June 15, 2016 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Chlorine | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2016 – April 30, 2016 | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
| November 1, 2014 – November 30, 2014 | Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2011 – July 31, 2011 | Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR) | Groundwater Rule | — | Resolved |
| February 11, 2011 – April 19, 2011 | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | — | Resolved |
| February 11, 2011 – April 19, 2011 | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2010 – March 12, 2010 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Chlorine | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2006 – October 31, 2006 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2004 – January 28, 2005 | Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2004 – December 30, 2004 | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| February 1, 2000 – February 29, 2000 | Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | Styrene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | Xylenes, Total | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | DICHLOROMETHANE | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | o-Dichlorobenzene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | p-Dichlorobenzene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2-Dichloroethane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | Carbon tetrachloride | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2-Dichloropropane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | Trichloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | Tetrachloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | CHLOROBENZENE | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | Benzene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | Toluene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | Ethylbenzene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | Arsenic | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | Barium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | Cadmium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | Chromium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | CYANIDE | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | Fluoride | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | Mercury | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | Nickel | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | Selenium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | Antimony, Total | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | Beryllium, Total | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | Thallium, Total | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Regular | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995 | Monitoring, Regular | Antimony, Total | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995 | Monitoring, Regular | Thallium, Total | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995 | Monitoring, Regular | Beryllium, Total | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995 | Monitoring, Regular | Arsenic | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995 | Monitoring, Regular | Cadmium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995 | Monitoring, Regular | Chromium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995 | Monitoring, Regular | CYANIDE | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995 | Monitoring, Regular | Fluoride | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995 | Monitoring, Regular | Mercury | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995 | Monitoring, Regular | Nickel | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995 | Monitoring, Regular | Selenium | — | Resolved |
| September 1, 1991 – September 30, 1991 | Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985 | Monitoring, Regular | 2,4,5-TP | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985 | Monitoring, Regular | 2,4-D | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985 | Monitoring, Regular | Endrin | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985 | Monitoring, Regular | BHC-GAMMA | — | Archived |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
Enforcement actions
- July 24, 2023State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- January 31, 2023State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- January 23, 2023State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- January 23, 2023State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- March 17, 2022State Public Notification requested12 linked violations
- March 17, 2022State Compliance achieved12 linked violations
- February 14, 2022State Violation/Reminder Notice12 linked violations
- May 9, 2017State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- June 15, 2016State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- June 6, 2016State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- December 29, 2014State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- December 29, 2014State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- December 29, 2014State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- December 29, 2014State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- December 29, 2014State Boil Water Order1 linked violation
- September 13, 2011State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- September 9, 2011State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- June 14, 2011State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- June 2, 2011State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- June 2, 2011State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- April 19, 2011State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- March 23, 2011State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- March 12, 2010State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- February 23, 2010State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- February 23, 2010State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- June 9, 2009Federal Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 5, 2009Federal Final Administrative Order issued1 linked violation
- December 12, 2007State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- November 21, 2007State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- November 21, 2007State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- November 21, 2007State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- December 19, 2006State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- December 7, 2006State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- November 22, 2006State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- November 22, 2006State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- November 22, 2006State Site Visit for enforcement purposes1 linked violation
- June 15, 2006State Compliance achievedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- January 28, 2005State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- January 28, 2005State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- January 28, 2005State Consent Decree/Judgement1 linked violation
- December 30, 2004State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- October 27, 2004State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- January 29, 1998Federal Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- January 8, 1992State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- January 8, 1992State Technical Assistance Visitgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- January 7, 1992State Compliance Meeting conductedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- November 8, 1991State Public Notification receivedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 20, 1991State Public Notification receivedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 20, 1991State Compliance achievedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 13, 1991State Formal Notice of Violation issuedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 13, 1991State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- December 11, 1990State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- December 11, 1990State Technical Assistance Visitgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- August 25, 1989State Public Notification receivedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- July 21, 1989State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 19, 1988State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- January 20, 1988State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- July 14, 1987State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- August 25, 1986State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- June 26, 1986State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- May 28, 1986State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- April 9, 1986State Public Notification receivedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- February 5, 1986State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- November 26, 1985State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- August 22, 1985State Public Notification receivedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- June 13, 1985State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- May 22, 1984State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- March 7, 1984State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 16, 1982State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- July 19, 1981State Public Notification receivedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
Common questions
Is PORTLAND BORO AUTHORITY required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. PORTLAND BORO AUTHORITY is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is PORTLAND BORO AUTHORITY’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- PORTLAND BORO AUTHORITY’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does PORTLAND BORO AUTHORITY have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for PORTLAND BORO AUTHORITY.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
PORTLAND BORO AUTHORITY
570-897-6470
PORTLAND, PA 18351