Water Quality in BENTON, PA (17814)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17814.

187

Total Violations

26

Health-Based

161

Monitoring / Reporting

176

Resolved

What does this mean?

176 of 187 violations have been resolved. 26 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 161 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: 34 Population served: 5,308

Violations Detail (187 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AOct 1, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AOct 1, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 21, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 21, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 21, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 21, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 21, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 10, 2025ResolvedN/A

Violation Timeline

2025(37)

Public Notice

75

Oct 1Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 1Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Aug 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Aug 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Aug 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Aug 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Aug 21Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 10Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Jul 9Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Jul 9Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Jul 9Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 28Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

2024(13)

Groundwater Rule

31

Nov 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Nov 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Nov 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Nov 10Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Oct 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 28Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 16Resolved

How Does This Compare?

BENTON (17814) has 187 recorded violations, including 26 health-based. 11 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

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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