Water Quality in Erie, PA (16430)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16430.

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 14 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 74% of US ZIP codes.

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

148

Population

5

Water Systems

15

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

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)

Youngstown Ymca Camp Fitch Br

1 health-based
Surface water 196 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Eagley Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Camp Judson

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Virginias Beach Campground

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

Contaminants Found

Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
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 (16430) has more violations than 74% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 15.

Fewer violations 74th 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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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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