Water Quality in BARTO, PA (19504)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19504.

177

Total Violations

5

Health-Based

172

Monitoring / Reporting

175

Resolved

What does this mean?

175 of 177 violations have been resolved. 5 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 172 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: 23 Population served: 2,037

Violations Detail (177 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
DinosebMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
DinosebMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
PicloramMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
PicloramMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
DalaponMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
DalaponMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
2,4-DMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
2,4-DMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
2,4,5-TPMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
2,4,5-TPMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A

Violation Timeline

2024(20)

Dinoseb

03

Dec 31Resolved

Dinoseb

03

Dec 31Resolved

Picloram

03

Dec 31Resolved

Picloram

03

Dec 31Resolved

Dalapon

03

Dec 31Resolved

Dalapon

03

Dec 31Resolved

2,4-D

03

Dec 31Resolved

2,4-D

03

Dec 31Resolved

2,4,5-TP

03

Dec 31Resolved

2,4,5-TP

03

Dec 31Resolved

Pentachlorophenol

03

Dec 31Resolved

Pentachlorophenol

03

Dec 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Oct 15Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Oct 15Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

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

2023(18)

Chlorine

27

Oct 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Oct 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Oct 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Oct 31Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Sep 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Sep 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 12Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 12Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Feb 28Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Feb 28Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Feb 28Resolved

How Does This Compare?

BARTO (19504) has 177 recorded violations, including 5 health-based. 2 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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