Water Quality in NEWVILLE, PA (17241)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17241.

129

Total Violations

16

Health-Based

113

Monitoring / Reporting

127

Resolved

What does this mean?

127 of 129 violations have been resolved. 16 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 113 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.

Water systems: 32 Population served: 6,824

Violations Detail (129 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
E. COLIMonitoring0N/ASep 21, 2024ResolvedSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLIMonitoring0N/ASep 21, 2024ResolvedSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLIMonitoring0N/ASep 21, 2024ResolvedSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLIMonitoring0N/ASep 21, 2024ResolvedSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2024ResolvedN/A

Violation Timeline

2024(29)

E. COLI

34

Sep 21Resolved

E. COLI

34

Sep 21Resolved

E. COLI

34

Sep 21Resolved

E. COLI

34

Sep 21Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Aug 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

CARBON, TOTAL

27

Jun 30Resolved

CARBON, TOTAL

27

Jun 30Resolved

CARBON, TOTAL

27

Jun 30Resolved

CARBON, TOTAL

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Mar 31Resolved

2023(10)

Nitrite

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrite

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrite

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrite

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

How Does This Compare?

NEWVILLE (17241) has 129 recorded violations, including 16 health-based. 2 remain unresolved. 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.

Reverse Osmosis System

One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.

Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

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

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.

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