Water Quality in Ford City, PA (16226)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16226.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 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 23 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 82% of US ZIP codes.

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

7,689

Population

19

Water Systems

25

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (19)

Manor Twp Jt Muni Auth

All resolved
Groundwater 6,744 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.49 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Ford City Muni Water Works

1 health-based
Groundwater 2,991 people served
8 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Kittanning Twp Elem Sch

Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations

The Villa

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

North Buffalo Twp Elem School

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Bethel Elementary School

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Spaces Corner Elem School

Purchased surface water 180 people served
0 violations

Purples Saloon

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Super 66 Auction

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Community Drive Inn

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Patsys Country Store And Deli

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Slicks Bar

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Slicks Tavern

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Bethel Lutheran Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

The Phoenix

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Rockville Lutheran Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Crooked Creek Tavern

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Klingensmiths Drug Stores

Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Burrell Twp Vol Fire Dept

1 health-based
Groundwater 25 people served
9 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

5 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.49 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Ford City (16226) has more violations than 82% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 25.

Fewer violations 82th 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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