Water Quality in Saint Marys, PA (15845)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 15845.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 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 141 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 98% of US ZIP codes.

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

3,121

Population

9

Water Systems

144

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)

St Marys Area Water Auth

All resolved
Surface water 19,588 people served
11 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.31 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Johnsonburg Municipal Auth

3 health-based
Surface water 2,413 people served
129 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved

Elk State Park

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Bendigo State Park

All resolved
Groundwater 350 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Johnsonburg Elem School

All resolved
Groundwater 300 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Dutchs Freezette Rd1

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Johnsonburg Plaza

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

The Dairy Barn

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Bloam Motel

Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
11 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
11 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
Combined UraniumMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Radium-226Monitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Radium-228Monitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

4 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
EndothallMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CYANIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
3.31 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Saint Marys (15845) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 144.

Fewer violations 98th 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

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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