Water Quality in SHEFFIELD, PA (16347)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16347.
29
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
29
Monitoring / Reporting
28
Resolved
What does this mean?
28 of 29 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 29 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.
Violations Detail (29 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Radium-228 | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| Radium-228 | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Combined Uranium | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
Violation Timeline
2025(2)
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
2024(15)
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Radium-228
03
Radium-228
03
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Combined Uranium
03
Combined Uranium
03
Radium-226
03
Radium-226
03
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
03
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
03
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
How Does This Compare?
SHEFFIELD (16347) has 29 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 1 remains 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.
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.