Water Quality in DRY RUN, PA (17220)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17220.
17
Total Violations
5
Health-Based
12
Monitoring / Reporting
17
Resolved
What does this mean?
17 of 17 violations have been resolved. 5 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 12 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 (17 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,3,7,8-TCDD | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| 2,3,7,8-TCDD | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 12, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 12, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 12, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 12, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 12, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Aug 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Aug 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Aug 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
Violation Timeline
2023(16)
2,3,7,8-TCDD
03
2,3,7,8-TCDD
03
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Groundwater Rule
41
Groundwater Rule
41
Groundwater Rule
41
Groundwater Rule
41
Groundwater Rule
41
Chlorine
27
Chlorine
27
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
2021(1)
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
27
How Does This Compare?
DRY RUN (17220) has 17 recorded violations, including 5 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. 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.
Activated Carbon Filter
Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.
Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.