Water Quality in WATERFORD, PA (16441)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16441.

251

Total Violations

56

Health-Based

195

Monitoring / Reporting

246

Resolved

What does this mean?

246 of 251 violations have been resolved. 56 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 195 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.

Water systems: 33 Population served: 6,054

Violations Detail (251 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ANov 3, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ANov 3, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ANov 3, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ANov 3, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A

Violation Timeline

2025(47)

Public Notice

75

Nov 3Resolved

Public Notice

75

Nov 3Resolved

Public Notice

75

Nov 3Resolved

Public Notice

75

Nov 3Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 13Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

02

Jun 30Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

02

Jun 30Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

02

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

02

Mar 31Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

02

Mar 31Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

02

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 10Resolved

2024(38)

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

02

Dec 31Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

02

Dec 31Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

02

Dec 31Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

02

Dec 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Nov 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Nov 10Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

03

Sep 30Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

03

Sep 30Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

03

Sep 30Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

03

Sep 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 10Resolved

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 10Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 10Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jan 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jan 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jan 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Resolved

How Does This Compare?

WATERFORD (16441) has 251 recorded violations, including 56 health-based. 5 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

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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.

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