Water Quality in SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, PA (17972)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17972.

338

Total Violations

51

Health-Based

287

Monitoring / Reporting

330

Resolved

What does this mean?

330 of 338 violations have been resolved. 51 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 287 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: 51 Population served: 11,620

Violations Detail (338 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AFeb 28, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AFeb 28, 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

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(17)

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 10Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Aug 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

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

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

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

2024(48)

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

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Nov 24Active

Public Notice

75

Oct 23Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 23Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 23Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Oct 20Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Oct 20Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Oct 20Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Oct 20Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Oct 20Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Sep 23Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Sep 23Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Sep 23Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Sep 23Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Sep 23Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Sep 23Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Sep 23Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 22Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 22Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 22Resolved

E. COLI

34

Aug 26Resolved

E. COLI

34

Aug 26Resolved

E. COLI

34

Aug 26Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Aug 12Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Aug 12Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Aug 12Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Aug 12Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Aug 12Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Aug 12Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Aug 12Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

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

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jan 27Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jan 27Resolved

How Does This Compare?

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN (17972) has 338 recorded violations, including 51 health-based. 8 remain 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

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

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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