Water Quality in Bloomsburg, PA (17921)

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

Past Health-Based Violations

3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 48 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 91% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

6,931

Population

16

Water Systems

51

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)

Veolia Water Pa Inc Bloomsburg

Surface water 29,382 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Ashland Area Water Authority

All resolved
Surface water 4,200 people served
36 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Butler Twp Water Company

Surface water 4,100 people served
0 violations

Ashland Regional Med Center

Purchased surface water 500 people served
0 violations

North Schuy Sch Dist Gym Well

Groundwater 270 people served
0 violations

Ashland State Gen Hospital

Surface water 262 people served
0 violations

Enorram Inc Lunch Stand

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Camp Beulah

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

St Johns Kimmels Church

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

The Carpetbagger

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Christ United Lutheran Church

2 health-based
Groundwater 50 people served
7 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Wigwam, The

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Lil'S Valley Tavern

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Love'S Market

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Chicks Cafe

1 health-based
Groundwater 25 people served
8 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Richards Self-Service Spring W

Purchased groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

12 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

2 violations
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CYANIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
8 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Bloomsburg (17921) has more violations than 91% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 51.

Fewer violations 91th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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