Water Quality in EPHRATA, PA (17522)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17522.

89

Total Violations

10

Health-Based

79

Monitoring / Reporting

86

Resolved

What does this mean?

86 of 89 violations have been resolved. 10 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 79 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: 54 Population served: 45,411

Violations Detail (89 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AJun 28, 2025ActiveSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AJun 28, 2025ActiveSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
CARBON, TOTALMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
CARBON, TOTALMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 31, 2024ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(4)

E. COLI

34

Jun 28Active

E. COLI

34

Jun 28Active

CARBON, TOTAL

27

Mar 31Resolved

CARBON, TOTAL

27

Mar 31Resolved

2024(11)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

EPHRATA (17522) has 89 recorded violations, including 10 health-based. 3 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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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