Public water system record
Falls Creek Boro Mun Auth
Serves Falls Creek, Jefferson County, PA · 1,440 people served
Federal records show 14 health-based violations and 64 monitoring/reporting issues for Falls Creek Boro Mun Auth in the last ten years. The most serious issue in this window was a resolved Surface Water Treatment Rule violation.
System profile
- Health-based violations, last 10 years
- 14
- Resolved
- 14
- Unresolved
- 0
- Any acute record
- No
- Monitoring issues, last 10 years
- 64
Key facts
- Falls Creek Boro Mun Auth buys its water from City of Dubois Water Depart.
- Most recent formal enforcement: signed compliance agreement by Pennsylvania, April 2011.
- Record on file since 1980, with 13 health-based violations before October 19, 2016.
- Lead pipe inventory: 1 lead and 474 unknown out of 604 service lines.
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Health-based violations
Since October 2016Violation data reflects EPA records through March 2026. For the most current status, visit the EPA ECHO database.
| Contaminant | Rule family | Start date | Status | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
120 | Jul 1, 2021 | Resolved | No |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
120 | Jan 1, 2021 | Resolved | No |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
120 | Dec 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
120 | Nov 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
120 | Oct 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
120 | Sep 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
120 | Aug 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
120 | Nov 1, 2019 | Resolved | No |
|
Revised Total Coliform Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
110 | Oct 6, 2019 | Resolved | No |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
120 | Oct 1, 2019 | Resolved | No |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
120 | Sep 1, 2019 | Resolved | No |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
120 | Aug 1, 2019 | Resolved | No |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
120 | Jul 1, 2019 | Resolved | No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
220 | Jul 1, 2017 | Resolved | No |
Monitoring and reporting issues
Since October 2016Missed tests or reports, not contaminants found above a limit.
| Issue | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Sep 10, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Jul 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Apr 11, 2021 | Active |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Apr 11, 2021 | Active |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Mar 13, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jan 10, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Oct 11, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jan 10, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Dec 11, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Nov 16, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Nov 10, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Oct 11, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Revised Total Coliform Rule
RPT
|
Oct 6, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Sep 10, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
May 1, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Chlorine
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Pentachlorophenol
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
2,4,5-TP
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
2,4-D
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Dinoseb
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Picloram
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Endothall
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Dalapon
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Styrene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Ethylbenzene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Toluene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Benzene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
CHLOROBENZENE
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Tetrachloroethylene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Trichloroethylene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
1,2-Dichloropropane
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Carbon tetrachloride
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
1,2-Dichloroethane
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
p-Dichlorobenzene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
o-Dichlorobenzene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
DICHLOROMETHANE
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Xylenes, Total
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Thallium, Total
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Beryllium, Total
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Antimony, Total
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Selenium
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Nickel
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Mercury
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
CYANIDE
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Chromium (total)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Cadmium
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Barium
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
Full record since 1980
EPA's records for Falls Creek Boro Mun Auth go back to 1980. Before October 19, 2016 they list 13 health-based violations (13 resolved) and 142 monitoring or reporting violations.
| Violations that began in | Health-based | Monitoring and reporting |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 18 |
| 1990s | 3 | 4 |
| 2000s | 2 | 74 |
| 2010 to October 18, 2016 | 8 | 46 |
| October 19, 2016 to 2019 | 7 | 20 |
| 2020s | 7 | 10 |
Most recent health-based violation before October 19, 2016: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), began April 2016, Resolved.
Show all 13 health-based violations before October 19, 2016
| Contaminant | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Apr 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Oct 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jul 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.08535 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.0839 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.0884 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.083925 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Jul 1, 2002 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Sep 1, 2000 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Jun 1, 1998 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Sep 1, 1995 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Aug 1, 1995 | Resolved |
Enforcement actions
Pennsylvania regulators took 7 formal enforcement actions against Falls Creek Boro Mun Auth between 2004 and 2011, filed as 10 records in EPA's data. The most recent was a signed compliance agreement in April 2011.
| Date | By | Action | Violations covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2011 | Pennsylvania | Signed compliance agreement | 2 violations (2 health-based): Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) |
| Apr 25, 2011 | Pennsylvania | Signed compliance agreement | 4 violations (4 health-based): Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) |
| Oct 3, 2005 | Pennsylvania | Consent decree or court judgment | 1 violation: CARBON, TOTAL |
| Jul 11, 2005 | Pennsylvania | Consent decree or court judgment | 14 violations: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium, Cadmium, Fluoride, Mercury |
| Jan 5, 2005 | Pennsylvania | Consent decree or court judgment | 2 violations: Chlorine, Surface Water Treatment Rule |
| Jan 3, 2005 | Pennsylvania | Consent decree or court judgment | 1 violation: Total Coliform |
| Oct 21, 2004 | Pennsylvania | Consent decree or court judgment | 2 violations: Total Coliform, Surface Water Treatment Rule |
What the violations mean
Surface Water Treatment Rule
12 incidentsThe system did not complete a treatment step or action that the Surface Water Treatment Rule requires (a treatment technique violation).
The utility had to notify customers about each of these violations.
Revised Total Coliform Rule
1 incidentThe system did not meet a requirement of the Revised Total Coliform Rule
Coliform and E. coli rules protect against bacteria in the distribution system
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
1 incidentHaloacetic acid byproducts exceeded the federal limit
Long-term exposure to HAAs may increase cancer risk
Where the water comes from
Falls Creek Boro Mun Auth buys its water from City of Dubois Water Depart. It lists no wells or intakes of its own.
Buys water from
- City of Dubois Water Depart Dubois, PA
Annual water quality report
Falls Creek Boro Mun Auth must give its customers an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report) by July 1, with the levels its tests found in the previous year.
Where the state allows it, systems serving fewer than 10,000 people may publish the report in a local newspaper or news site instead of mailing it, and must provide a copy on request.
Find a posted report with EPA's Consumer Confidence Report search
Testing your own water
To test the water at your tap, or a private well this record does not cover, use a laboratory certified for drinking water by Pennsylvania.
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