Water Quality in PINEVILLE, PA (18946)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18946.

139

Total Violations

4

Health-Based

135

Monitoring / Reporting

138

Resolved

What does this mean?

138 of 139 violations have been resolved. 4 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 135 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: 4 Population served: 401

Violations Detail (139 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 10, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AApr 3, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AApr 3, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AApr 3, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AApr 3, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 16, 2024ResolvedN/A

Violation Timeline

2025(8)

Public Notice

75

Sep 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Apr 3Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Apr 3Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Apr 3Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Apr 3Resolved

2024(3)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

5A

Jun 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

5A

Jun 16Resolved

How Does This Compare?

PINEVILLE (18946) has 139 recorded violations, including 4 health-based. 1 remains 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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