Water Quality in TAMAQUA, PA (18252)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18252.

295

Total Violations

101

Health-Based

194

Monitoring / Reporting

283

Resolved

What does this mean?

283 of 295 violations have been resolved. 101 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 194 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: 36 Population served: 11,961

Violations Detail (295 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2025	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 21, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 21, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 18, 2025	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 17, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 17, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 5, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 5, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 5, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 5, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 5, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 11, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 11, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 11, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 11, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 11, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 11, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 8, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 8, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 8, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 7, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 7, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 7, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 7, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 7, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 7, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jul 12, 2025	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jul 12, 2025	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 10, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 21, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 21, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 21, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 23, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 23, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 23, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 18, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 18, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 18, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 18, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 18, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 18, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 18, 2024	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 21, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 21, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 21, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 21, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	0.075	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	0.075	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	0.075	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	0.075	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	0.065	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	0.065	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	0.065	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	0.065	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 9, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 9, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 20, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 20, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jan 20, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jan 20, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jan 20, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jan 20, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jan 20, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	0.064	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	0.064	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	0.064	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	0.064	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Thallium, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Antimony, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Barium	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Increase in blood pressure
Barium	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Increase in blood pressure
Cadmium	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Kidney damage
Cadmium	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Kidney damage
Chromium	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Allergic dermatitis
Chromium	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Allergic dermatitis
CYANIDE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Nerve damage or thyroid problems
CYANIDE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Nerve damage or thyroid problems
Nickel	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Fluoride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth
Mercury	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Kidney damage
Mercury	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Kidney damage
Selenium	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Hair or fingernail loss; numbness in fingers or toes; circulatory problems
Selenium	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Hair or fingernail loss; numbness in fingers or toes; circulatory problems
Thallium, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Beryllium, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Beryllium, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Nickel	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Antimony, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
LASSO	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
LASSO	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
LASSO	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
LASSO	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Fluoride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth
LASSO	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
LASSO	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
LASSO	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	0.062	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	0.062	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	0.062	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	0.062	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	0.062	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 24, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 24, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 24, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 12, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 12, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 12, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 12, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 12, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 9, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 9, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 9, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 29, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 29, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 29, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 29, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 29, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 29, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 29, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
CARBON, TOTAL	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
CARBON, TOTAL	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 15, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 15, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 15, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 15, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 15, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 15, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 15, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 15, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 11, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 11, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 11, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 2, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 2, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 2, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 2, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 2, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 2, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 5, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 5, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 5, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 5, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 5, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 5, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 5, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 5, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 5, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 5, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 5, 2021	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 3, 2021	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 21, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 21, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 21, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 21, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 21, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 21, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 21, 2021	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Apr 23, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Apr 23, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(52)

Public Notice

Oct 16Active

Public Notice

Sep 21Resolved

Public Notice

Sep 21Resolved

Public Notice

Sep 18Active

Public Notice

Sep 17Resolved

Public Notice

Sep 17Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 5Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 5Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 5Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 5Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 5Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 11Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 11Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 11Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 11Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 11Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 11Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 8Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 8Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 8Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 7Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 7Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 7Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 7Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 7Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 7Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

E. COLI

Jul 12Active

E. COLI

Jul 12Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

Jun 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 31Resolved

2024(54)

Public Notice

Nov 21Resolved

Public Notice

Nov 21Resolved

Public Notice

Nov 21Resolved

Public Notice

Oct 23Resolved

Public Notice

Oct 23Resolved

Public Notice

Oct 23Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 18Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 18Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 18Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 18Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 18Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 18Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 18Resolved

E. COLI

Sep 21Resolved

E. COLI

Sep 21Resolved

E. COLI

Sep 21Resolved

E. COLI

Sep 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

May 10Resolved

Public Notice

May 10Resolved

Public Notice

May 10Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

Feb 28Resolved

Public Notice

Feb 28Resolved

Public Notice

Feb 28Resolved

Public Notice

Feb 9Resolved

Public Notice

Feb 9Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 20Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 20Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 20Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 20Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 20Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 20Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 20Resolved

2023(85)

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Dec 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Dec 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Dec 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Dec 31Resolved

Thallium, Total

Dec 31Resolved

Antimony, Total

Dec 31Resolved

Barium

Dec 31Resolved

Barium

Dec 31Resolved

Cadmium

Dec 31Resolved

Cadmium

Dec 31Resolved

Chromium

Dec 31Resolved

Chromium

Dec 31Resolved

CYANIDE

Dec 31Resolved

CYANIDE

Dec 31Resolved

Nickel

Dec 31Resolved

Fluoride

Dec 31Resolved

Mercury

Dec 31Resolved

Mercury

Dec 31Resolved

Selenium

Dec 31Resolved

Selenium

Dec 31Resolved

Thallium, Total

Dec 31Resolved

Arsenic

Dec 31Resolved

Beryllium, Total

Dec 31Resolved

Beryllium, Total

Dec 31Resolved

Arsenic

Dec 31Resolved

Nickel

Dec 31Resolved

Antimony, Total

Dec 31Resolved

LASSO

Dec 31Resolved

LASSO

Dec 31Resolved

LASSO

Dec 31Resolved

LASSO

Dec 31Resolved

Fluoride

Dec 31Resolved

LASSO

Dec 31Resolved

LASSO

Dec 31Resolved

LASSO

Dec 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Sep 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Sep 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Sep 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Sep 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrite

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrite

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrite

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrite

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

May 24Resolved

Public Notice

May 24Resolved

Public Notice

May 24Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 12Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 12Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 12Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 12Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 12Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

Jan 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

Jan 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

Jan 31Resolved

Chlorine

Jan 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Jan 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Jan 31Resolved

2021(60)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

E. COLI

Sep 5Resolved

E. COLI

Sep 5Resolved

E. COLI

Sep 5Resolved

E. COLI

Sep 5Resolved

E. COLI

Sep 5Resolved

E. COLI

Sep 5Resolved

E. COLI

Sep 5Resolved

E. COLI

Sep 5Resolved

E. COLI

Sep 5Resolved

E. COLI

Sep 5Resolved

E. COLI

Sep 5Active

E. COLI

Sep 3Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Aug 31Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

TTHM

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 21Resolved

E. COLI

Apr 23Resolved

E. COLI

Apr 23Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrite

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrite

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrite

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrite

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrite

Mar 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

TAMAQUA (18252) has 295 recorded violations, including 101 health-based. 12 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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

Water Quality in TAMAQUA, PA (18252)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (295 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(52)

2024(54)

2023(85)

2022(44)

2021(60)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

Activated Carbon Filter

UV Water Purifier

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