Water Quality in Weedville, PA: 202 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems
3 water systems · 1 directly mapped ZIP records
Available EPA records report 202 violations across 1 directly mapped ZIP records with known counts for Weedville. This is compliance evidence, not a property-level tap-water verdict.
Data: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
Water Quality by ZIP Code in Weedville
This table shows typed EPA water evidence only. Missing violation counts are displayed as N/A, not zero.
| ZIP Code | Violations | Health | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15868 | 202 | 4 | View report → |
Violation Trend
EPA violations recorded for water systems serving Weedville.
| Year | Total violations | Health-based |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 |
Water Quality Overview
Weedville, Pennsylvania has directly mapped EPA water-system data for 1 ZIP codes. This page reports typed compliance facts and does not relabel the multi-source Home Safety Score as a drinking-water grade.
The available EPA records report 202 violations, including 4 health-based violations across 1 directly mapped ZIP record with reported counts.
Lead Levels
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Weedville is 0.0172 mg/L - this exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. 1 ZIP code exceed the EPA lead action level.
With 79% of homes built before 1986, Weedville has a higher-than-average risk of lead from older plumbing. Lead solder was banned in 1986, and homes built before this date may have lead in pipes, solder joints, or fixtures.
Water Systems Serving Weedville
Weedville is served by 3 community water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act. About 1,596 people live in the area (1 ZIP code, Census); this is not the systems' reported service population.
Each water system is identified by a Public Water System ID (PWSID) and is required to:
- Test for over 90 regulated contaminants on a regular schedule
- Report results to the EPA and state regulators
- Issue an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) to all customers
- Take corrective action when violations occur
EPA records list 10 enforcement actions against water systems serving Weedville. Enforcement actions range from informal compliance assistance to formal orders and penalties.
How to Check Your Water in Weedville
Enter your ZIP code on ZipCheckup to see your specific water system data, including contaminant levels and violation history
Request your CCR - your water utility must provide an annual Consumer Confidence Report with detailed test results for all monitored contaminants
Get a home test - certified kits cost $20–$50 and test for lead, bacteria, and common contaminants. Professional lab tests ($150–$400) cover a broader panel
Consider filtration - NSF-certified filters can remove specific contaminants. Reverse osmosis removes the broadest range; activated carbon is effective for chlorine and many organics
Check for advisories - monitor your local utility website and local news for boil water advisories or system alerts
Contaminants Detected in Weedville Water Systems
The following contaminants have been detected or caused violations across Weedville's water systems:
| Contaminant | Category | MCL | Violations | ZIPs Affected | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | N/A | 64 | 1 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | N/A | 23 | 1 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | N/A | 13 | 1 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | N/A | 8 | 1 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 mg/L | 8 | 1 | No |
| Selenium | Inorganic | 0.05 mg/L | 5 | 1 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 0.08 mg/L | 4 | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 0.06 mg/L | 4 | 1 | No |
| Barium | Inorganic | 2 mg/L | 3 | 1 | No |
| Cadmium | Inorganic | 0.005 mg/L | 3 | 1 | No |
| Chromium | Inorganic | 0.1 mg/L | 3 | 1 | No |
| Fluoride | Inorganic | 4 mg/L | 3 | 1 | No |
| Nickel | Inorganic | 0.1 mg/L | 3 | 1 | No |
| Nitrite | Inorganic | 1 mg/L | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mercury | Inorganic | 0.002 mg/L | 3 | 1 | No |
The standard column shows the EPA Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) except for lead and copper, whose value is an action level that triggers corrective steps and is not an MCL. Health-based violations are MCL, MRDL and treatment-technique violations.
Violation Trend Over Time
Year-by-year EPA violations recorded for water systems serving Weedville:
| Year | Total Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 |
Violation counts have remained stable over the observed period.
EPA Enforcement History
The EPA and state regulators have taken 10 enforcement actions against water systems serving Weedville. Recent actions:
| Date | Action Type |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | State Informal Action |
| 2026-05-20 | State Order Extension |
| 2026-05-13 | State Filed Judgment |
| 2026-05-13 | State Informal Enforcement |
| 2026-04-08 | State Order Extension |
| 2026-03-11 | State Filed Judgment |
| 2026-03-11 | State Informal Enforcement |
| 2026-02-27 | State Order Extension |
| 2026-02-11 | State Filed Judgment |
| 2026-02-11 | State Informal Enforcement |
Enforcement actions range from informal compliance assistance to formal orders and penalties. The most recent action was on 2026-05-20.
Weedville vs. Nearby Pennsylvania Cities
How Weedville's water quality compares to similar cities in Pennsylvania:
| City | Direct EPA ZIPs | Violations | Systems | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weedville | 1 | 202 | 3 | 1,596 |
| Wysox | 1 | 50 | 1 | 1,595 |
| Dravosburg | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1,600 |
| Noxen | 0 | N/A | 0 | 1,588 |
Common Questions About Weedville Water
These are the most common questions residents search for about water quality in Weedville, Pennsylvania:
Is Weedville water hard or soft? Water hardness varies by source. Weedville's 3 water systems use multiple sources. Check your ZIP code report for specific hardness data.
Can I drink Weedville tap water? City-level EPA records cannot determine safety at a specific tap. The measured subset contains 4 health-based violations; check the affected utility record and consider certified testing.
What is the best water filter for Weedville? A NSF/ANSI 53-certified filter for lead removal is a good general choice. See our Water Filter Matcher for personalized recommendations.
Weedville vs. Pennsylvania Average
Understanding how Weedville compares to the broader Pennsylvania average helps contextualize your local water quality. Factors like water source, treatment methods, and infrastructure age all contribute to differences between cities in the same state.
To see how individual neighborhoods compare, check the ZIP code reports below - water quality can vary significantly even within Weedville.
ZIP Codes in Weedville
Weedville spans 1 ZIP code. EPA water-system coverage is available for 1 directly mapped ZIP code. Check each ZIP code for detailed contaminant data, violation history, and system information.
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Enforcement: EPA ECHO database
- Filter recommendations: NSF/ANSI certified products
Source reporting periods vary. See each cited source for its publication schedule.