Water Quality in INDIAN HEAD, PA (15446)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 15446.

136

Total Violations

0

Health-Based

136

Monitoring / Reporting

135

Resolved

What does this mean?

135 of 136 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 136 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: 2 Population served: 7,075

Violations Detail (136 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
CARBON, TOTALMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
CARBON, TOTALMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
CARBON, TOTALMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
CARBON, TOTALMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
CARBON, TOTALMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
CARBON, TOTALMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Thallium, TotalMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2023ResolvedN/A
SeleniumMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2023ResolvedHair or fingernail loss; numbness in fingers or toes; circulatory problems
SeleniumMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2023ResolvedHair or fingernail loss; numbness in fingers or toes; circulatory problems
NickelMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2023ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(3)

CARBON, TOTAL

27

Apr 30Resolved

CARBON, TOTAL

27

Apr 30Resolved

CARBON, TOTAL

27

Apr 30Resolved

2024(3)

CARBON, TOTAL

27

Jul 31Resolved

CARBON, TOTAL

27

Jul 31Resolved

CARBON, TOTAL

27

Jul 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

INDIAN HEAD (15446) has 136 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 1 remains 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

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

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

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