Water Quality in FORKSVILLE, PA (18616)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18616.

198

Total Violations

24

Health-Based

174

Monitoring / Reporting

192

Resolved

What does this mean?

192 of 198 violations have been resolved. 24 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 174 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: 25 Population served: 2,129

Violations Detail (198 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 26, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 26, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 11, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 11, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 16, 2025ResolvedN/A

Violation Timeline

2025(63)

Public Notice

75

Sep 26Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 26Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 11Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 11Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Aug 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Aug 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Aug 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Aug 16Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 4Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 4Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 4Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 4Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Jun 24Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jun 24Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jun 24Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Jun 24Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Jun 24Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Jun 24Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jun 24Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jun 24Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

May 27Resolved

E. COLI

34

May 27Resolved

E. COLI

34

May 27Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 22Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 22Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Feb 9Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Feb 9Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Feb 9Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Feb 9Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Feb 9Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jan 12Active

E. COLI

34

Jan 12Active

E. COLI

34

Jan 12Active

2024(18)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Sep 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Resolved

How Does This Compare?

FORKSVILLE (18616) has 198 recorded violations, including 24 health-based. 6 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

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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