Water Quality in ASHLAND, PA (17921)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17921.

116

Total Violations

Health-Based

106

Monitoring / Reporting

116

Resolved

What does this mean?

116 of 116 violations have been resolved. 10 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 106 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: 15 Population served: 10,032

Violations Detail (116 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 21, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 21, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 21, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jan 11, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 11, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jan 11, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jan 11, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jan 11, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 26, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 26, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 15, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 15, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 15, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 15, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 15, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 15, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 28, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 28, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Dec 18, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Dec 18, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 18, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 18, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2023	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2023	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Beryllium, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nickel	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Thallium, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Thallium, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Mercury	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Kidney damage
Mercury	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Kidney damage
Barium	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Increase in blood pressure
Beryllium, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nickel	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Barium	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Increase in blood pressure
Cadmium	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Kidney damage
Cadmium	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Kidney damage
Chromium	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Allergic dermatitis
Chromium	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Allergic dermatitis
CYANIDE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Nerve damage or thyroid problems
CYANIDE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Nerve damage or thyroid problems
Fluoride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth
Fluoride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth
Selenium	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Hair or fingernail loss; numbness in fingers or toes; circulatory problems
Selenium	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Hair or fingernail loss; numbness in fingers or toes; circulatory problems
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Tetrachloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
1,2-Dichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Carbon tetrachloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Styrene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Styrene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
DICHLOROMETHANE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Benzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer
Benzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer
Trichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Trichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
CHLOROBENZENE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
1,1-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
1,1-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
1,1,2-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
1,1,2-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
CHLOROBENZENE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloropropane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
p-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
p-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Ethylbenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Ethylbenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Xylenes, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Xylenes, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloropropane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
o-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
o-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Toluene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Toluene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Carbon tetrachloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Tetrachloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
DICHLOROMETHANE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(28)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

Jul 31Resolved

Chlorine

Jul 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

Feb 21Resolved

Public Notice

Feb 21Resolved

Public Notice

Feb 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 11Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 11Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 11Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 11Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 11Resolved

2024(12)

Public Notice

Oct 26Resolved

Public Notice

Oct 26Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 15Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

Jan 28Resolved

Public Notice

Jan 28Resolved

How Does This Compare?

ASHLAND (17921) has 116 recorded violations, including 10 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

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

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 ASHLAND, PA (17921)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (116 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(28)

2024(12)

2023(10)

2022(22)

2021(44)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

UV Water Purifier

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