Water Quality in Greensburg, PA (16229)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16229.

Past Health-Based Violations

8 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 19 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 83% of US ZIP codes.

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

4,798

Population

17

Water Systems

27

Violations (5yr)

8

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (17)

Mawc Sweeney Plant

All resolved
Surface water 143,000 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.48 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pa American Water Co Butler

All resolved
Surface water 43,286 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cranberry Twp Wtp

All resolved
Purchased surface water 42,000 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.53 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

South Buffalo Twp Muni Auth

8 health-based
Purchased surface water 1,230 people served
14 violations (5yr) · 8 health-based · All resolved

Freeport Area School-Buffalo E

Groundwater 650 people served
0 violations

South Buffalo Elem School

Groundwater 345 people served
0 violations

Freeport Brick-Allegheny Div

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

River Forest Inn

All resolved
Groundwater 150 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Deerpath Trailer Village

Groundwater 115 people served
0 violations

Laube Hall

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Cabin Greens Gc

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

The Pizza Stop

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Birdsfoot Golf Course

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

Freeport Brick Co-Reesdale

Surface water 50 people served
0 violations

Colonial Gardens % L.Mueller

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

South Buffalo Twp Vfd

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Blumes Solid Surface Products

Groundwater 12 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
9 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

5 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
3.48 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Greensburg (16229) has more violations than 83% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 27.

Fewer violations 83th 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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