Water Quality in PHILIPSBURG, PA (16866)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16866.
31
Total Violations
4
Health-Based
27
Monitoring / Reporting
29
Resolved
What does this mean?
29 of 31 violations have been resolved. 4 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 27 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.
Violations Detail (31 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Combined Uranium | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Aug 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Aug 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Aug 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Mar 23, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Mar 23, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Mar 23, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(2)
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
2024(9)
Combined Uranium
03
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
How Does This Compare?
PHILIPSBURG (16866) has 31 recorded violations, including 4 health-based. 2 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.
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.