Water Quality in MONTROSE, PA (18801)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18801.

232

Total Violations

17

Health-Based

215

Monitoring / Reporting

200

Resolved

What does this mean?

200 of 232 violations have been resolved. 17 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 215 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: 52 Population served: 3,708

Violations Detail (232 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 23, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 18, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 18, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 18, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 18, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 21, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 21, 2025ActiveN/A
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AJul 21, 2025ResolvedSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AJul 21, 2025ResolvedSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(28)

Public Notice

75

Sep 23Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 31Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Aug 18Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Aug 18Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Aug 18Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Aug 18Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jul 21Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jul 21Active

E. COLI

34

Jul 21Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 21Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Jul 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4F

Jul 21Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Public Notice

75

May 19Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 14Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 14Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Active

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Active

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Active

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Active

2024(28)

Public Notice

75

Oct 10Active

Public Notice

75

Oct 10Active

Public Notice

75

Oct 10Active

Public Notice

75

Oct 10Active

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Sep 30Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Sep 30Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Sep 30Resolved

Radium-226

03

Sep 30Resolved

Radium-226

03

Sep 30Resolved

Radium-226

03

Sep 30Resolved

Radium-228

03

Sep 30Resolved

Radium-228

03

Sep 30Resolved

Radium-228

03

Sep 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Sep 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 10Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 10Active

Public Notice

75

Feb 10Active

Public Notice

75

Feb 10Active

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 10Active

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Active

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Active

How Does This Compare?

MONTROSE (18801) has 232 recorded violations, including 17 health-based. 32 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

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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