Water Quality in SEWICKLEY, PA (15143)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 15143.
13
Total Violations
3
Health-Based
10
Monitoring / Reporting
11
Resolved
What does this mean?
11 of 13 violations have been resolved. 3 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 10 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.
Violations Detail (13 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 14, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 14, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Nov 3, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Nov 3, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Nov 3, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Nov 3, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Nov 3, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2024(11)
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4F
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4F
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2A
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
2021(2)
Chlorine
27
Groundwater Rule
31
How Does This Compare?
SEWICKLEY (15143) has 13 recorded violations, including 3 health-based. 2 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.
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.