Water Quality in BANGOR, PA (18013)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18013.

253

Total Violations

33

Health-Based

220

Monitoring / Reporting

244

Resolved

What does this mean?

244 of 253 violations have been resolved. 33 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 220 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: 53 Population served: 10,954

Violations Detail (253 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 13, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 3, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 3, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 3, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 3, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AMay 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AMay 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AMay 21, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AMay 21, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AMay 21, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(20)

Public Notice

75

Sep 13Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Aug 3Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Aug 3Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Aug 3Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Aug 3Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 21Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 21Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Apr 19Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Apr 19Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2C

Apr 19Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2C

Apr 19Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 11Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 11Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 11Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 10Resolved

2024(35)

Groundwater Rule

31

Dec 31Resolved

Radium-228

03

Sep 30Resolved

Radium-228

03

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 20Active

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Aug 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Aug 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 14Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jun 3Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jun 3Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jun 3Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jun 3Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Jun 3Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Jun 3Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 9Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 9Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 9Resolved

How Does This Compare?

BANGOR (18013) has 253 recorded violations, including 33 health-based. 9 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

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

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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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