Water Quality in FRANKLIN, PA (16323)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16323.

175

Total Violations

44

Health-Based

131

Monitoring / Reporting

166

Resolved

What does this mean?

166 of 175 violations have been resolved. 44 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 131 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 61 Population served: 18,058

Violations Detail (175 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 18, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 18, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 18, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 18, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 4, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 4, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 4, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 4, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 4, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 4, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(63)

Public Notice

75

Sep 18Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 18Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 18Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 18Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Sep 4Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Sep 4Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Sep 4Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Sep 4Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Sep 4Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Sep 4Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Sep 4Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Sep 4Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Sep 4Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Sep 4Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Sep 4Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Sep 4Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Aug 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Aug 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Aug 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Aug 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Aug 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Aug 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Aug 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Aug 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 19Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 19Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 19Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 19Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jun 21Active

E. COLI

34

Jun 21Active

E. COLI

34

Jun 21Active

E. COLI

34

Jun 21Active

E. COLI

34

Jun 21Active

E. COLI

34

Jun 21Active

E. COLI

34

Jun 21Active

E. COLI

34

Jun 21Active

E. COLI

34

Jun 21Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 17Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 17Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 17Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Feb 28Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Feb 28Resolved

2024(6)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jan 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jan 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

FRANKLIN (16323) has 175 recorded violations, including 44 health-based. 9 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.

Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

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

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.

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