Water Quality in PAXINOS, PA (17860)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17860.

197

Total Violations

6

Health-Based

191

Monitoring / Reporting

196

Resolved

What does this mean?

196 of 197 violations have been resolved. 6 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 191 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: 6 Population served: 690

Violations Detail (197 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AApr 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AApr 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AApr 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AApr 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJan 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJan 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJan 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJan 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A

Violation Timeline

2025(8)

Public Notice

75

Apr 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

2024(36)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

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

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 10Resolved

E. COLI

34

Mar 9Resolved

E. COLI

34

Mar 9Resolved

E. COLI

34

Mar 9Resolved

E. COLI

34

Mar 9Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Resolved

How Does This Compare?

PAXINOS (17860) has 197 recorded violations, including 6 health-based. 1 remains 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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