Water Quality in HOOKSTOWN, PA (15050)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 15050.

274

Total Violations

79

Health-Based

195

Monitoring / Reporting

263

Resolved

What does this mean?

263 of 274 violations have been resolved. 79 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 195 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 13 Population served: 6,145

Violations Detail (274 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
ChlorineMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedEye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
ChlorineMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedEye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 27, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 27, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 27, 2025ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A

Violation Timeline

2025(26)

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Jul 27Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Jul 27Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Jul 27Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jun 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jun 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Jun 15Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jun 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jun 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jun 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Jun 15Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

May 25Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

May 25Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 9Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 9Resolved

2024(56)

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Nov 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Nov 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Nov 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Nov 9Resolved

Public Notice

75

Nov 9Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4A

Oct 20Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4A

Oct 20Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4A

Oct 20Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 10Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Aug 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Aug 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

Aug 24Resolved

E. COLI

34

Aug 24Resolved

E. COLI

34

Aug 24Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 5Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 5Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 3Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Jul 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Jul 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Jul 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 10Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jun 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Jun 23Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Jun 23Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Jun 23Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Jun 23Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Jun 23Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Jun 23Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 9Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 9Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Apr 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Apr 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Mar 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Mar 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

HOOKSTOWN (15050) has 274 recorded violations, including 79 health-based. 11 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.

Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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