Water Quality in Erie, PA (16421)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16421.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 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 22 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.

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

2,289

Population

8

Water Systems

24

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

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)

Harborcreek Twp Mun Auth

Purchased surface water 10,500 people served
0 violations

Harborcreek Community Park

2 health-based
Groundwater 500 people served
7 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Harborcrk Schl Dist Clark Elem

Groundwater 425 people served
0 violations

Stuckeys Pecan Shoppe

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Barbs 100 Acre Woods Daycare

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Barnhart Transportation

All resolved
Groundwater 60 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Harborcreek Vol Fire Dept

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

7 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
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
Heptachlor epoxideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BHC-GAMMAMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
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 (16421) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 24.

Fewer violations 81th 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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