Is BOROUGH OF HOWARD required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. BOROUGH OF HOWARD 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 BOROUGH OF HOWARD’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

BOROUGH OF HOWARD’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.

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.

HOWARD, PA · Centre County

BOROUGH OF HOWARD Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

BOROUGH OF HOWARD 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 BOROUGH OF HOWARD.

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): PA4140080
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 1,001
Service connections: 415
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

BOROUGH OF HOWARD is one of 757 community water systems in Pennsylvania in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,001 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 87 entries between 1981 and 2024, all of which EPA lists as closed.

Of the 87, 86 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 synthetic organic chemicals, inorganic chemicals, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule.

Violation history

Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR)
—
Groundwater Rule
December 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Radium-228
October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Radium-226
October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
Resolved
Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR)
—
Groundwater Rule
October 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Benzo(a)pyrene
January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
TTHM
July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
October 1, 2020 – January 7, 2021
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
October 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
TTHM
July 1, 2020 – September 30, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
January 1, 2016 – January 31, 2016
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
TTHM
July 1, 2015 – September 30, 2015
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
TTHM
July 1, 2013 – September 30, 2013
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
LASSO
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Heptachlor
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Heptachlor epoxide
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
—
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Benzo(a)pyrene
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Pentachlorophenol
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Chlordane
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Endrin
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
BHC-GAMMA
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Methoxychlor
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Toxaphene
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Diquat
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
OXAMYL
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Simazine
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
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
—
Carbofuran
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Atrazine
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
LASSO
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Heptachlor
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Heptachlor epoxide
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
—
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Benzo(a)pyrene
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Pentachlorophenol
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Chlordane
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Endrin
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
BHC-GAMMA
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Methoxychlor
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Toxaphene
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Dalapon
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Diquat
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Endothall
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Glyphosate
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
OXAMYL
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Simazine
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
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
—
Carbofuran
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
CYANIDE
January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Thallium, Total
January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Beryllium, Total
January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Antimony, Total
January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Selenium
January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nickel
January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Endrin
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Methoxychlor
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
BHC-GAMMA
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Toxaphene
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,4-D
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,4,5-TP
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Mercury
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Barium
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Arsenic
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Fluoride
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Chromium
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Cadmium
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Selenium
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982
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
December 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR)	Groundwater Rule	—	Resolved
October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024	Monitoring, Regular	Radium-228	—	Resolved
October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024	Monitoring, Regular	Radium-226	—	Resolved
October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024	Monitoring, Regular	Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U	—	Resolved
October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024	Monitoring, Regular	Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U	—	Resolved
October 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR)	Groundwater Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024	Monitoring, Regular	Benzo(a)pyrene	—	Resolved
July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	TTHM	—	Resolved
October 1, 2020 – January 7, 2021	Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
October 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	—	Resolved
July 1, 2020 – September 30, 2020	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	TTHM	—	Resolved
January 1, 2016 – January 31, 2016	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
December 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
July 1, 2015 – September 30, 2015	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	TTHM	—	Resolved
July 1, 2013 – September 30, 2013	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	TTHM	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	LASSO	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Heptachlor	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Heptachlor epoxide	—	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	HEXACHLOROBENZENE	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Benzo(a)pyrene	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Pentachlorophenol	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Chlordane	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Endrin	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	BHC-GAMMA	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Methoxychlor	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Toxaphene	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Diquat	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	OXAMYL	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Simazine	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate	—	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	Carbofuran	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Atrazine	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	LASSO	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Heptachlor	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Heptachlor epoxide	—	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	HEXACHLOROBENZENE	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Benzo(a)pyrene	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Pentachlorophenol	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Chlordane	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Hexachlorocyclopentadiene	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Endrin	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	BHC-GAMMA	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Methoxychlor	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Toxaphene	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Dalapon	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Diquat	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Endothall	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Glyphosate	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	OXAMYL	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Simazine	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Monitoring, Regular	Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate	—	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	Carbofuran	—	Resolved
January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009	Monitoring, Regular	CYANIDE	—	Resolved
January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009	Monitoring, Regular	Thallium, Total	—	Resolved
January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009	Monitoring, Regular	Beryllium, Total	—	Resolved
January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009	Monitoring, Regular	Antimony, Total	—	Resolved
January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009	Monitoring, Regular	Selenium	—	Resolved
January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009	Monitoring, Regular	Nickel	—	Resolved
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982	Monitoring, Regular	Endrin	—	Archived
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982	Monitoring, Regular	Methoxychlor	—	Archived
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982	Monitoring, Regular	BHC-GAMMA	—	Archived
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982	Monitoring, Regular	Toxaphene	—	Archived
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982	Monitoring, Regular	2,4-D	—	Archived
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982	Monitoring, Regular	2,4,5-TP	—	Archived
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982	Monitoring, Regular	Mercury	—	Archived
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982	Monitoring, Regular	Barium	—	Archived
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982	Monitoring, Regular	Arsenic	—	Archived
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982	Monitoring, Regular	Fluoride	—	Archived
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982	Monitoring, Regular	Chromium	—	Archived
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982	Monitoring, Regular	Cadmium	—	Archived
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Archived
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982	Monitoring, Regular	Selenium	—	Archived

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

Enforcement actions

May 16, 2025State Public Notification received5 linked violations
May 16, 2025State Compliance achieved5 linked violations
March 20, 2025State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
March 18, 2025State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
March 18, 2025State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
January 23, 2025State Violation/Reminder Notice5 linked violations
January 23, 2025State Public Notification requested4 linked violations
December 16, 2024State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 22, 2024State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
April 3, 2024State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
April 3, 2024State Public Notification received2 linked violations
October 19, 2023State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
October 19, 2023State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
April 6, 2022State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
April 6, 2022State Public Notification received1 linked violation
March 24, 2022State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
March 24, 2022State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
April 6, 2021State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
March 1, 2021State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
January 7, 2021State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
May 9, 2016State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
May 9, 2016State Public Notification received2 linked violations
March 24, 2016State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
March 24, 2016State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
December 7, 2015State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
December 7, 2015State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
November 21, 2013State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 15, 2013State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
August 29, 2012State Compliance achieved56 linked violations
August 29, 2012State Public Notification received56 linked violations
January 5, 2012State Technical Assistance Visit56 linked violations
January 5, 2012State Violation/Reminder Notice56 linked violations
January 5, 2012State Public Notification requested56 linked violations
April 2, 2010State Violation/Reminder Notice11 linked violations
April 2, 2010State Compliance achieved11 linked violations
April 2, 2010State Public Notification received11 linked violations
September 9, 1988State Boil Water Ordergeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
September 30, 1983Federal issued Formal Notice of Violationgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
April 24, 1983State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
November 8, 1982State Public Notification requested6 linked violations
September 30, 1982Federal issued Formal Notice of Violationgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
August 23, 1982State Violation/Reminder Notice8 linked violations
October 19, 1981State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
December 19, 1980State Public Notification receivedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
November 19, 1980State Public Notification receivedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record

Common questions

Is BOROUGH OF HOWARD required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. BOROUGH OF HOWARD 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 BOROUGH OF HOWARD’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: BOROUGH OF HOWARD’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does BOROUGH OF HOWARD have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for BOROUGH OF HOWARD.
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

BOROUGH OF HOWARD

814-625-2853

HOWARD, PA 16841