Water Quality in HESSTON, PA (16647)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16647.

178

Total Violations

17

Health-Based

161

Monitoring / Reporting

178

Resolved

What does this mean?

178 of 178 violations have been resolved. 17 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 161 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: 18 Population served: 289,179

Violations Detail (178 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJun 22, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJun 22, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJun 22, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AMay 26, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AMay 26, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AMay 26, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A

Violation Timeline

2025(19)

Public Notice

75

Jun 22Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 22Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 22Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

May 26Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

May 26Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

May 26Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Mar 31Resolved

2024(16)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Apr 30Resolved

How Does This Compare?

HESSTON (16647) has 178 recorded violations, including 17 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. 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

One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.

Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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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