Water Quality in MARKLEYSBURG, PA (15459)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 15459.
17
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
17
Monitoring / Reporting
17
Resolved
What does this mean?
17 of 17 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 17 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 (17 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Chlorine | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 31, 2023 | Resolved | Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort |
| Chlorine | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 31, 2023 | Resolved | Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort |
| Chlorine | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 31, 2023 | Resolved | Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort |
| Nitrate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
Violation Timeline
2024(6)
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
2023(3)
Chlorine
27
Chlorine
27
Chlorine
27
How Does This Compare?
MARKLEYSBURG (15459) has 17 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. 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
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.