Water Quality in Erie, PA (16442)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16442.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 16 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are41 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 88% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,050
Population
16
Water Systems
41
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)
Erie City Water Authority
All resolvedWattsburg Middle School
Wattsburg Boro Wtp
All resolvedCampers Hill
All resolvedAttsburg Central Elementary
Country Cookin Restaurant
B&D Country Diner
All resolvedWattsburg Hotel
Browns Tasty Treats
Phillipsville Tavern
Wattsburg Hose Co Social Hall
Willeys Mobilehome Park
Long Branch Saloon
Scenic Heights Golf Course
Wilderness Lodge
All resolvedSecret Cubby
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Erie (16442) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 41, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.