Water Quality in Greensburg, PA (15424)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 15424.

Past Health-Based Violations

4 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 27 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 85% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

2,011

Population

19

Water Systems

31

Violations (5yr)

4

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (19)

Mawc Yough Plant

2 health-based
Surface water 133,000 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Somerset County

Surface water 1,000 people served
0 violations

Confluence Boro Muni Auth

All resolved
Groundwater 645 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Turkeyfoot Valley Sch

All resolved
Groundwater 450 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 16 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lone Star Restaurant

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Outflow Soft Freeze

1 health-based
Groundwater 250 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Wendy World

All resolved
Groundwater 134 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Outflow Campground

All resolved
Groundwater 120 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Youghiogheny Dam

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Jockey Hollow Picnic Area

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Shepherd Farm Restaurant

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Grace United Methodist Church

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Grace United Methodist Church

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

The Yough Roadhouse

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Yough Dam Office & Concessions

Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations

The Shepherds Farm

1 health-based
Groundwater 25 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Mill Run Campground

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Somerfield North Rec Area

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Turkeyfoot Fish And Game Assoc

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

12 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
3 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

2 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
AsbestosMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Greensburg (15424) has more violations than 85% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 31.

Fewer violations 85th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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