Water Quality in BURNSIDE, PA (15721)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 15721.
18
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
18
Monitoring / Reporting
16
Resolved
What does this mean?
16 of 18 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 18 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 (18 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| 2,4-D | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| 2,4-D | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| 2,4-D | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| 2,4-D | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Aug 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Aug 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Aug 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
Violation Timeline
2025(2)
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
2024(1)
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
How Does This Compare?
BURNSIDE (15721) has 18 recorded violations, none of which are 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.