Water Quality in Punxsutawney, PA (15767)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 15767.
Past Health-Based Violations
1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 64 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 93% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
13,918
Population
30
Water Systems
65
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (30)
Stahlmans Country Store
1 health-basedPunxsutawney C M A Church
Mapleview Elementary School
Banks Canoe Elem Sch
Leap Frog Daycare Center
All resolvedC And S Market
Weavers Dairy Queen
Kann Coal Co Inc
Longview Elem Sch
Bell Twp Elementary School
Marhoefer Baking Co
Cedar Front Restaurant
Smokin Petes Bbq
All resolvedCreative Garden Child Care
All resolvedShooters Bar & Grill
Yoders Crafts And Gifts
Pa St Police Troop C
The Hocks Nest
All resolvedPunxsutawney Saddle Club Inc
Hoovers Subs And More
All resolvedEsthers Amish Bakery And Coff
Snax Food N Gas Dayton
Big Mikes Wok Wagon
Rachel And Harolds
Londons Country Creamery
All resolvedPats Pizza
Interstate Amiesite Corp
Moose Club Lodge #954
Miller Motel
Londons Chocolates And
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
How Does This Compare?
Punxsutawney (15767) has more violations than 93% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 65.
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.
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.