Water Quality in EQUINUNK, PA (18417)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18417.

267

Total Violations

77

Health-Based

190

Monitoring / Reporting

255

Resolved

What does this mean?

255 of 267 violations have been resolved. 77 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 190 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: 20 Population served: 2,661

Violations Detail (267 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AOct 3, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 23, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 23, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 23, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 23, 2025ResolvedN/A
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AJul 26, 2025ActiveSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AJul 26, 2025ActiveSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 22, 2025ResolvedN/A

Violation Timeline

2025(19)

Public Notice

75

Oct 3Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Aug 23Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Aug 23Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Aug 23Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Aug 23Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 26Active

E. COLI

34

Jul 26Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

May 22Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

May 22Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

May 22Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 12Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Mar 31Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Mar 31Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 10Active

Public Notice

75

Feb 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

2024(23)

Public Notice

75

Oct 10Active

Public Notice

75

Oct 10Active

Public Notice

75

Sep 26Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 26Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Aug 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Aug 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Aug 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Aug 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Aug 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Aug 16Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 12Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 12Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 12Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

EQUINUNK (18417) has 267 recorded violations, including 77 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

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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