Water Quality in TYRONE, PA (16686)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16686.

154

Total Violations

4

Health-Based

150

Monitoring / Reporting

150

Resolved

What does this mean?

150 of 154 violations have been resolved. 4 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 150 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: 17 Population served: 9,034

Violations Detail (154 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AAug 4, 2025ActiveSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AAug 4, 2025ActiveSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 31, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(24)

E. COLI

34

Aug 4Active

E. COLI

34

Aug 4Active

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 12Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 12Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 12Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 12Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 10Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Feb 28Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Feb 28Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Feb 28Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Feb 28Resolved

2024(21)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

27

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

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

TYRONE (16686) has 154 recorded violations, including 4 health-based. 4 remain unresolved. 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.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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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