Water Quality in OREFIELD, PA (18069)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18069.
60
Total Violations
6
Health-Based
54
Monitoring / Reporting
58
Resolved
What does this mean?
58 of 60 violations have been resolved. 6 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 54 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 (60 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| 2,3,7,8-TCDD | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| 2,3,7,8-TCDD | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
Violation Timeline
2025(2)
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
2024(33)
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
2,3,7,8-TCDD
03
2,3,7,8-TCDD
03
Chlorine
27
Chlorine
27
Chlorine
27
Chlorine
27
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Public Notice
76
Public Notice
76
Public Notice
76
How Does This Compare?
OREFIELD (18069) has 60 recorded violations, including 6 health-based. 2 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
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.