Water Quality in OLYPHANT, PA (18447)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18447.

361

Total Violations

36

Health-Based

325

Monitoring / Reporting

347

Resolved

What does this mean?

347 of 361 violations have been resolved. 36 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 325 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: 39 Population served: 2,874

Violations Detail (361 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AOct 23, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AOct 23, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 22, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 22, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 22, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 22, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(24)

Public Notice

75

Oct 23Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 23Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Sep 22Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Sep 22Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Sep 22Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Sep 22Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 12Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 12Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

57

Mar 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

57

Mar 30Active

2024(52)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Dec 15Resolved

Public Notice

75

Dec 15Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Dec 4Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Dec 4Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Nov 4Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Nov 4Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Nov 4Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Nov 4Resolved

E. COLI

19

Oct 31Resolved

E. COLI

19

Oct 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Sep 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 12Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 12Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 10Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

5A

Jun 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jun 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 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

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Resolved

How Does This Compare?

OLYPHANT (18447) has 361 recorded violations, including 36 health-based. 14 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 →

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.

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