Water Quality in Erie, PA (16506)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16506.

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 18 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 79% of US ZIP codes.

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

24,070

Population

16

Water Systems

20

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)

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)

Westminster Asbury System

Groundwater 7,891 people served
0 violations

First Alliance Church

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Ridgeville Water Co

Groundwater 290 people served
0 violations

Star Mobile Home Sales

Surface water 231 people served
0 violations

Pa Water Co Erie Suburban Div

Groundwater 211 people served
0 violations

Vlasion Mobile Home Park

Purchased surface water 125 people served
0 violations

Mp Coney Island Erie

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Community Country Day School

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

The Cab Bar & Grill

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

White Swan Water So-Erie Sub W

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Creamland

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Colonial Inn

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Penn Wood Campground

2 health-based
Groundwater 30 people served
7 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

White Swan North

Surface water 28 people served
0 violations

Karen Maries Kitchen

Groundwater 25 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

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.08 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Erie (16506) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 20.

Fewer violations 79th 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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