Water Quality in AUSTIN, PA (16720)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16720.

219

Total Violations

39

Health-Based

180

Monitoring / Reporting

215

Resolved

What does this mean?

215 of 219 violations have been resolved. 39 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 180 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: 22 Population served: 3,956

Violations Detail (219 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
CARBON, TOTALMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
CARBON, TOTALMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ANov 7, 2024ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ANov 7, 2024ActiveN/A

Violation Timeline

2025(8)

CARBON, TOTAL

27

Jun 30Resolved

CARBON, TOTAL

27

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Apr 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Apr 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Apr 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Apr 30Resolved

2024(44)

Public Notice

75

Nov 7Active

Public Notice

75

Nov 7Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Sep 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Sep 30Resolved

CARBON, TOTAL

27

Sep 30Resolved

CARBON, TOTAL

27

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Sep 27Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Sep 27Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Sep 27Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Sep 27Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

76

May 11Resolved

Public Notice

76

May 11Resolved

Public Notice

76

May 11Resolved

Public Notice

76

May 11Resolved

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

Public Notice

75

Apr 25Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 25Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 25Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 25Resolved

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

4F

Mar 24Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Mar 24Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Mar 24Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Mar 24Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Mar 24Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Mar 24Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Mar 24Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Resolved

How Does This Compare?

AUSTIN (16720) has 219 recorded violations, including 39 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.

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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