Water Quality in EBENSBURG, PA (15931)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 15931.

101

Total Violations

39

Health-Based

62

Monitoring / Reporting

98

Resolved

What does this mean?

98 of 101 violations have been resolved. 39 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 62 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: 27 Population served: 683,858

Violations Detail (101 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AMay 16, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AMay 16, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AMay 16, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AMay 16, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 3, 2024ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 3, 2024ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(8)

Groundwater Rule

45

May 16Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

May 16Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

May 16Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

May 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

May 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

May 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

May 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

May 10Resolved

2024(12)

Groundwater Rule

45

Jul 3Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Jul 3Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Jul 3Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Jul 3Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

May 13Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

May 13Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

May 13Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

May 13Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 30Resolved

How Does This Compare?

EBENSBURG (15931) has 101 recorded violations, including 39 health-based. 3 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.

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

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