Water Quality in Ulysses, PA (16948)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16948.
Past Health-Based Violations
6 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 56 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 93% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,570
Population
16
Water Systems
62
Violations (5yr)
6
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)
Ulysses Municipal Authority
1 health-basedNorthern Potter Childrens Sch
All resolvedNorthern Potter High School
All resolvedPenn York Camp Inc
All resolvedSylvania Inn Restaurant
Pennsy Trail Mobile Home Park
Sandys Country Cottage Rest
5 health-basedThe Downeys Llc
Black Forest Trading Post
Susquehannock Lodge
Brookland Club Inc
Bailey Hill Lodge & Restaurant
Pennwood Bible Camp
Andersons
Potter County Sportsmen Resort
Mountain View Trailer Park
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
How Does This Compare?
Ulysses (16948) has more violations than 93% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 62.
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.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
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.