Water Quality in Sharon, PA (16156)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16156.

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 20 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 79% of US ZIP codes.

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

3,431

Population

15

Water Systems

21

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)

Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp

All resolved
Surface water 48,000 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pa Amer Water Co New Castle

Surface water 43,279 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Volant Boro Water Co

Groundwater 225 people served
0 violations

Leesburg Water Association

All resolved
Groundwater 125 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Volant Borough Water Dept

All resolved
Groundwater 120 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Green Meadows Golf Course

1 health-based
Groundwater 60 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Stanley Snyder Vfw

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Edgebrook Apartments

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Kirchell Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations

Vfw Post #7465-Stanley Snyder

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Georgetown Eats

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

School House Shops

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Wilmington Township Building

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Penn Lakes Gsc - Trefoil Trail

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Marias Country Store

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

10 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Sharon (16156) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 21.

Fewer violations 79th 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.

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.

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