Water Quality in Erie, PA (16403)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16403.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 31 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 85% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

6,959

Population

15

Water Systems

32

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)

Erie City Water Authority

All resolved
Surface water 220,001 people served
12 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.08 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cambridge Springs Borough

All resolved
Surface water 2,363 people served
9 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Cambridge Area Joint Auth

All resolved
Purchased surface water 225 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Riverside Golf Club

1 health-based
Groundwater 200 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Majestic Heights

All resolved
Groundwater 110 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Happi Jax

Groundwater 109 people served
0 violations

Mitchell Lake Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Northwestern Rural Elec Co-Op

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Double Ds

All resolved
Groundwater 75 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Northwestern Rural Elec Coop

Groundwater 67 people served
0 violations

Wayside Inn

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Amerlegion Post 381 John S Mcd

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

The Orr Store

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Commeautee Trail

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Country Cream

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

9 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Radium-226Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SimazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.08 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Erie (16403) has more violations than 85% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 32.

Fewer violations 85th percentile More violations

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.

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