Water Quality in Hesston, PA (16683)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16683.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 6 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are16 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 75% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
353
Population
6
Water Systems
16
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)
Raystown Lake Army Corps Of En
Camp Kanesatake
All resolvedCamp Kanesatake
Franklinville Water Co
Colerain Water Co
Spruce Creek Tavern
Contaminants Found
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
How Does This Compare?
Hesston (16683) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 16, 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.