Water Quality in Genesee, PA (16923)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16923.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 153 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 98% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,457

Population

2

Water Systems

156

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (2)

Genesee Twp Water Authority

3 health-based
Groundwater 450 people served
156 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved

Genesee Environmental Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
5 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

7 violations
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

3 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

2 violations
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

2 violations
All resolved
2,3,7,8-TCDDMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved
CYANIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

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

How Does This Compare?

Genesee (16923) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 156.

Fewer violations 98th 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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 certified

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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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