Water Quality in QUAKERTOWN, PA (18951)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18951.

337

Total Violations

17

Health-Based

320

Monitoring / Reporting

331

Resolved

What does this mean?

331 of 337 violations have been resolved. 17 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 320 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: 76 Population served: 37,809

Violations Detail (337 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 27, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 27, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 11, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 11, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AFeb 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AFeb 10, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(11)

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 27Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 27Resolved

Public Notice

76

Sep 11Active

Public Notice

75

Sep 11Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 10Resolved

2024(23)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Oct 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 10Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Feb 29Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jan 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jan 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

QUAKERTOWN (18951) has 337 recorded violations, including 17 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

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

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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