Water Quality in Saint Marys, PA (16734)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16734.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 2 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.

174

Population

2

Water Systems

16

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (2)

St Marys Area Water Auth

All resolved
Surface water 19,588 people served
11 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.31 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Highland Twp Municipal Auth

All resolved
Groundwater 286 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Copper tested: 1980 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Contaminants Found

TTHMMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EndothallMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
3.31 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1980 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Saint Marys (16734) 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.

Fewer violations 75th percentile More violations

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.

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