Water Quality in TIONESTA, PA (16353)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16353.
96
Total Violations
13
Health-Based
83
Monitoring / Reporting
89
Resolved
What does this mean?
89 of 96 violations have been resolved. 13 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 83 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 (96 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 11, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 11, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 11, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 11, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 11, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 11, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 10, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 11, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 11, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 11, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(29)
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Public Notice
76
Public Notice
76
Public Notice
76
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2C
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4F
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2C
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
E. COLI
34
E. COLI
34
E. COLI
34
E. COLI
34
E. COLI
34
E. COLI
34
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
1A
E. COLI
34
E. COLI
34
2024(36)
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
E. COLI
34
E. COLI
34
E. COLI
34
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2D
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2D
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2D
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2D
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
How Does This Compare?
TIONESTA (16353) has 96 recorded violations, including 13 health-based. 7 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
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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.