Water Quality in LEWISBURG, PA (17837)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17837.

Total Violations

Health-Based

Monitoring / Reporting

Resolved

What does this mean?

47 of 47 violations have been resolved. 7 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 40 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: 16 Population served: 3,670

Violations Detail (47 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Fluoride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth
Fluoride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth
Fluoride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth
Fluoride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 21, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 21, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Dec 11, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Dec 11, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Dec 11, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 11, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 11, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 19, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 19, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 19, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 9, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 9, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 9, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 9, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 9, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 9, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 9, 2022	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 10, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 10, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 10, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 10, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A

Violation Timeline

2025(3)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 31Resolved

2023(8)

Fluoride

Dec 31Resolved

Fluoride

Dec 31Resolved

Fluoride

Dec 31Resolved

Fluoride

Dec 31Resolved

Public Notice

Jul 10Resolved

Public Notice

Jul 10Resolved

Public Notice

Jan 21Resolved

Public Notice

Jan 21Resolved

How Does This Compare?

LEWISBURG (17837) has 47 recorded violations, including 7 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.

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.

Water Quality in LEWISBURG, PA (17837)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (47 total)

Violation Timeline

2025(3)

2023(8)

2022(36)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

UV Water Purifier

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