Water Quality in EASTON, PA (18042)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18042.
40
Total Violations
9
Health-Based
31
Monitoring / Reporting
40
Resolved
What does this mean?
40 of 40 violations have been resolved. 9 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 31 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 (40 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Nov 12, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Nov 12, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
Violation Timeline
2025(6)
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Carbon tetrachloride
04
Carbon tetrachloride
04
2024(12)
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Groundwater Rule
41
Groundwater Rule
41
Groundwater Rule
41
Groundwater Rule
41
Groundwater Rule
41
Groundwater Rule
31
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
How Does This Compare?
EASTON (18042) has 40 recorded violations, including 9 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
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
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.