Water Quality in Williamsport, PA (16938)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16938.

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 23 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.

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

837

Population

20

Water Systems

24

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (20)

Williamsport Mun Water Auth

Surface water 51,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Little Pine State Pk

Groundwater 37,000 people served
0 violations

Twin Streams Campground Lp

1 health-based
Groundwater 500 people served
10 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Inn At Babbs Creek

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Cold Spring Acres Association

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Sawmill Mountain Inn

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Inn 287

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Inn 287

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

The Sawmill

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Millers Store Blackwell

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Witt/Yoder Personal Care Home

Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations

Idlewood Motel And Restaurant

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Blackwell Hotel

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Ski Sawmill

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Idlewood Motel And Restaurant

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Ski Sawmill Bunkhouse

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Oregon Hill Water & Sewer

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
10 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Kates Cafe

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Ski Sawmill Farmhouse

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Witt Home For The Aging

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

7 violations
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

5 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

5 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Williamsport (16938) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 24.

Fewer violations 81th 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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