Water Quality in UNION DALE, PA (18470)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18470.

306

Total Violations

56

Health-Based

250

Monitoring / Reporting

293

Resolved

What does this mean?

293 of 306 violations have been resolved. 56 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 250 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: 2,416

Violations Detail (306 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 3, 2025ActiveN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJul 10, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJul 10, 2025ActiveN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJun 23, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJun 23, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 23, 2025ResolvedN/A

Violation Timeline

2025(25)

Public Notice

75

Aug 3Active

Groundwater Rule

31

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jul 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 10Active

Public Notice

75

Jul 10Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Jun 23Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Jun 23Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Jun 23Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Jun 23Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 10Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 10Active

Groundwater Rule

31

Jan 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jan 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Active

2024(66)

Groundwater Rule

31

Dec 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Dec 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Dec 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Nov 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Nov 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Nov 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Nov 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

Aug 26Resolved

E. COLI

34

Aug 26Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Jul 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Jul 15Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jun 17Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jun 17Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jun 17Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 9Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 9Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 9Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Apr 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Apr 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Apr 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Apr 29Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 10Resolved

E. COLI

34

Apr 1Resolved

E. COLI

34

Apr 1Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Mar 4Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Mar 4Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Mar 4Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Mar 4Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 25Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 25Resolved

E. COLI

34

Feb 5Resolved

E. COLI

34

Feb 5Resolved

E. COLI

34

Feb 5Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jan 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Jan 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jan 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jan 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jan 15Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Resolved

How Does This Compare?

UNION DALE (18470) has 306 recorded violations, including 56 health-based. 13 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

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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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