Water Quality in EAST PETERSBURG, PA (17520)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17520.
7
Total Violations
3
Health-Based
4
Monitoring / Reporting
7
Resolved
What does this mean?
7 of 7 violations have been resolved. 3 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 4 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 (7 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 12, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 12, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 12, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(1)
Surface Water Treatment Rule
36
2021(6)
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Surface Water Treatment Rule
41
Surface Water Treatment Rule
41
Surface Water Treatment Rule
41
How Does This Compare?
EAST PETERSBURG (17520) has 7 recorded violations, including 3 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.
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