Water Quality in South Sterling, PA (18460)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18460.
Past Health-Based Violations
2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 8 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 67% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
118
Population
10
Water Systems
10
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)
Camp Havaya
2 health-basedCountry Hearth Restaurant
United Methodist Church
The Rainetree Restaurant
Good Boy Charleys
All resolvedWallenpaupack Ladies Hall Assn
Ellendale Restaurant
All resolvedSterling Inn
Sterling Manor
Brookside Personal Care Home
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
How Does This Compare?
South Sterling (18460) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.