Water Quality in NEW PHILADELPHIA, PA (17959)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17959.
24
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
24
Monitoring / Reporting
24
Resolved
What does this mean?
24 of 24 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 24 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.
Violations Detail (24 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| CYANIDE | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved | Nerve damage or thyroid problems |
| Mercury | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved | Kidney damage |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2024(8)
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
2022(16)
CYANIDE
03
Mercury
03
Antimony, Total
03
Antimony, Total
03
Mercury
03
Mercury
03
Mercury
03
CYANIDE
03
Mercury
03
Mercury
03
CYANIDE
03
CYANIDE
03
CYANIDE
03
CYANIDE
03
Antimony, Total
03
Antimony, Total
03
How Does This Compare?
NEW PHILADELPHIA (17959) has 24 recorded violations, none of which are 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.
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