Water Quality in Erie, PA (16509)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16509.
Active Health Violations
8 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 92% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
28,595
Population
51
Water Systems
57
Violations (5yr)
8
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (51)
Erie City Water Authority
All resolvedSummit Township Water Authorit
All resolvedWattsburg Area School Complex
Erie County Field House
Viverallis Restaurant
Holiday Mobil
Country Fair #84
Summit Mobil Home Village
Holiday Inn South
Custaloga Town Scout Camp
1 health-basedCrystal Court Mobilehome Park
Robinson School
Country Short Stop
Grossmans
Pennbriar
Popps Mobilehome Park
Shenandoah House Owners Assoc
Knights Inn
Peachtree Place
Shorehaven Association
State Farm Service Center
Greene Township Water System
Cromwell Estates #1
Niagara Plastics Co
Boron Bp
Larson Texts Inc
Lake Erie Junior Academy
Lynns Little Rascals Daycare
St Boniface Ushers Club
The Country Tavern
Spx Process Equipment
Barbbatos South
Busy Beaver Building Center
Before The Barrel Distillery
All resolvedDays Inn Erie
Saint Boniface School
All resolvedSeventh Day Adventist School
Brooks Rocks Campground
Prime Mart
All resolvedCart Horse Distillery
All resolvedWqln Tv Channel 54
Lake Pleasant Golf Course
Lecom Rural Health Wattsburg
All resolvedGrabskis Farm Market
Adventures Erie At Lake Pleas
The Ridge Golf Course
7 health-basedGreene Twp Office Building
Mckean Recreation Park
Erie Knights Inn
Beechwood Inn
French Quarter
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Erie (16509) has more violations than 92% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 57.
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.