Water Quality in NEWFOUNDLAND, PA (18445)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18445.

Total Violations

Health-Based

Monitoring / Reporting

Resolved

What does this mean?

29 of 37 violations have been resolved. 2 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 35 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: 22 Population served: 2,669

Violations Detail (37 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
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
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 10, 2025	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 10, 2025	Active	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 21, 2024	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 26, 2024	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 26, 2024	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 26, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 26, 2024	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 29, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 29, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 29, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 29, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 29, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 29, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 10, 2024	Active	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 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	Dec 31, 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	Dec 31, 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	Dec 31, 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	Nov 10, 2023	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 10, 2023	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(4)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Public Notice

Jul 10Active

Public Notice

Jul 10Active

2024(14)

Consumer Confidence Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Public Notice

Aug 21Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 26Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 26Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 26Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 26Resolved

E. COLI

Jun 29Resolved

E. COLI

Jun 29Resolved

E. COLI

Jun 29Resolved

E. COLI

Jun 29Resolved

E. COLI

Jun 29Resolved

E. COLI

Jun 29Resolved

Public Notice

Jan 10Active

How Does This Compare?

NEWFOUNDLAND (18445) has 37 recorded violations, including 2 health-based. 8 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

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 NEWFOUNDLAND, PA (18445)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (37 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(4)

2024(14)

2023(6)

2022(9)

2021(4)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

UV Water Purifier

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