Water Quality in FOREST CITY, PA (18421)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18421.
72
Total Violations
5
Health-Based
67
Monitoring / Reporting
70
Resolved
What does this mean?
70 of 72 violations have been resolved. 5 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 67 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 (72 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 14, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 6, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Nov 8, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 26, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
Violation Timeline
2025(5)
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4F
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
2024(18)
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4F
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4F
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
How Does This Compare?
FOREST CITY (18421) has 72 recorded violations, including 5 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.
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.