Water Quality in ALLENTOWN, PA (18101)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18101.

355

Total Violations

56

Health-Based

299

Monitoring / Reporting

353

Resolved

What does this mean?

353 of 355 violations have been resolved. 56 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 299 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: 41 Population served: 20,324

Violations Detail (355 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJun 12, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJun 12, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AApr 27, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 15, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 15, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 15, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 15, 2024ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(6)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jun 12Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jun 12Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

2024(39)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Dec 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Dec 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Dec 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Dec 15Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Sep 20Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Sep 20Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Sep 20Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Sep 20Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Sep 20Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Sep 20Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Sep 20Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Sep 20Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 11Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 11Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 11Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

May 15Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

May 15Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

May 15Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

May 15Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Feb 8Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Feb 8Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Feb 8Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Feb 8Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jan 11Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jan 11Resolved

How Does This Compare?

ALLENTOWN (18101) has 355 recorded violations, including 56 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.

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