Water Quality in Oil City, PA (16301)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16301.
Past Health-Based Violations
4 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 17 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.
15,233
Population
30
Water Systems
21
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (30)
Oil City
Cornplanter Township
All resolvedPa Dot Rest Area 18
Pa Dot Rest Area 17
President Oil Co Spring
Pa Dot Rest Area E
Pa Dot Rest Area M
Singing Hills Campground
Moose Club Of Oil City #78
All resolvedRoadside Rest Route 62
Jiffy Mini Mart
1 health-basedMidway Restaurant And Frostee
Oakland Elementary School
President Twp Vol Fire Dept
Clarks Campground
3 health-basedHegedus Aluminum
Willowtree Point Townhouses
Henrys Bend Assoc Co L Steffee
Sportsmans Tavern
Wrought Products
Camp Coffman
All resolvedMinich M Park
The Colonial Restaurant
Delong Haul Water Services
Midway Frosty Freeze
Spankys Tobacco World
Oil Creek State Park
All resolvedPinegrove Twp Vfd
Subs N More
Allegheny General Store
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Oil City (16301) 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.
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.