# 2019 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

- Summary: Overview The Duncansville Municipal Authority (PWSID# 4070012) has released its 2019 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. The report covers the period from January 1 to December 31, 2019. The…
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- Source URL: https://duncansvillepa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Water-Quality-Report-2019.pdf
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Overview The Duncansville Municipal Authority (PWSID# 4070012) has released its 2019 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. The report covers the period from January 1 to December 31, 2019. The primary source of water is a groundwater well, with emergency connections to the Altoona Water Authority’s municipal system. Contaminant Monitoring Results The authority routinely monitors for contaminants according to federal and state laws. The following results were recorded for the reporting period: Chemical Contaminants Chlorine: Detected at a highest level of 0. 69 ppm (MRDL is 4). No violation. Barium: Detected at 0. 049 ppm (MCL is 2). No violation. Arsenic: Detected at 0. 304 ppb (MCL is 10). No violation. Selenium: Detected at 1. 43 ppb (MCL is 50). No violation. Nitrate: Detected at 2. 05 ppm (MCL is 10). No violation. TTHMs: Detected at 11. 1 ppb (MCL is 80). No violation. Entry Point Disinfectant Residual Chlorine: Lowest level detected was 0. 63 ppm (MinRDL is 0. 5). No violation. Lead and Copper Lead: 90th percentile value was 0 ppb (Action Level is 15). No violation. Copper: 90th percentile value was 0. 72 ppm (Action Level is 1. 3). No violation. Failure to Monitor Notice The report includes a notice regarding monitoring requirements not met for the Duncansville Municipal Authority. Nitrates: One sample was required annually. It was taken on 3/9/20. Trihalomethanes: One sample was required annually. It was taken on 8/7/19 (required by ±3 days of 8/14/19). Residents are advised that there is nothing they need to do at this time regarding these monitoring failures. Contact Information For questions about the report or water utility, residents can contact: Name: Brian Edwards, Water Treatment Operator Phone: (814) 695-1497 Regularly scheduled meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Duncansville Municipal Building.