Water Quality in Gaines, PA (16921)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16921.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 18 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 78% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

622

Population

8

Water Systems

19

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

Crooked Creek Campground

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Watrous Water Association

All resolved
Purchased surface water 75 people served
10 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Sleepy Hollow Campgrounds

1 health-based
Groundwater 50 people served
9 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Pine Creek Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 38 people served
0 violations

Manhattan Station

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Blue Havest Grille

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Wildlife Trails Inn

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Kearse'S Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

6 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

How Does This Compare?

Gaines (16921) has more violations than 78% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 19.

Fewer violations 78th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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