Water Quality in Rural Valley, PA (16249)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16249.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 5 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are9 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 65% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,791
Population
5
Water Systems
9
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)
Rural Valley Water Works
All resolvedSilver Canoe Campground
Chucks Discount
381 Barn
All resolvedKeystone Mining-Margaret #11
Contaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
How Does This Compare?
Rural Valley (16249) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.