Water Quality Report

Frenchville, PA (16836): 4 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data for Covington Karthaus Girard a a

System 90th-Percentile Lead Result Exceeds EPA Action Level High County Radon Potential

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 16836 in Frenchville, PA contain 4 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources

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Safety Score N/A

Water Quality Concerns 4 non-health-based violation records in EPA data

Lead Risk High 0.027 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 1996-12-31

NFIP Claim History N/A

Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 4 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
Lead 90th-percentile lead reading of 0.027 mg/L; the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to a water system's 90th-percentile result.
Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.

Contaminant Summary

Violations on record (not health-based)

4 violations

Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record

Water System

1,700

People Served

Health Violations (since 2021)

Groundwater

Water Source

0.027 mg/L

Reported Lead Result ⚠ Above EPA Action Level11.7× the national median for this measure

Zone 1

County Radon Potential · High

$122K

Median Home Value35% below state median ($187K)

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One critical finding sits on record for Frenchville (16836), unaccompanied by high-priority items.

System 90th-Percentile Lead Result Above EPA Action Level CRITICAL

System 90th-percentile lead result of 27 ppb is above the EPA action level of 15 ppb. Lead is especially dangerous for children and pregnant women.

What to do: Get a certified water test and consider an NSF/ANSI 58 reverse osmosis system that is also certified for lead reduction. See Lead & Copper History below ↓ ↓

Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance

92/100

Observed

PFAS MCL screen

Unknown

Evidence missing

EPA radon zone

0/100

Observed

Annual EPA AirData AQI

Unknown

Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water

Unknown

Indoor environment

0/100

Outdoor environment

Unknown

Coverage: 2 of 4 components and 1 of 3 domains observed.

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (7) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 16836 in Frenchville, Pennsylvania is mapped to the water system Covington Karthaus Girard a a (EPA ID: PA6170045). This system provides water to approximately 1,700 people from groundwater sources.

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Nearby Water Quality Reports

16850 (Lecontes Mills) - 3 mi
16873 (Shawville) - 7 mi
16858 (Morrisdale) - 7 mi - 56 violations recorded for mapped water systems
16845 (Karthaus) - 8 mi - 13 violations recorded for mapped water systems
16881 (Woodland) - 8 mi
16847 (Kylertown) - 8 mi
16834 (Drifting) - 9 mi - 56 violations recorded for mapped water systems
16825 (Bigler) - 9 mi
16839 (Grassflat) - 9 mi - 56 violations recorded for mapped water systems
16821 (Allport) - 10 mi - 56 violations recorded for mapped water systems

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Covington Karthaus Girard a a (PA6170045) on EPA.gov.

4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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Environmental Hazards (10) HIGH

Home & Infrastructure (8) OK

Cost & Community (7) HIGH

CPSC product recall notices

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Protect Your Home in Frenchville

Based on local data for ZIP 16836, these services may benefit homeowners in your area.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 16836 was built around 1975. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Frenchville is 1975; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Roofing Inspection & Repair

Homes built around 1975 may be on their second or third roof. A professional inspection can catch damage before leaks start.

Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Service recommendations are based on public data for this ZIP code (FEMA, Census ACS, NWS). Actual needs vary by property. By calling, your information will be shared with an independent service provider. ZipCheckup may receive compensation. Cost estimates are approximate and vary by property, condition, and contractor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 16836 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 4 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 16836 (primary system: Covington Karthaus Girard a a), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 16836's water come from?

The recorded water source for Covington Karthaus Girard a a, a system mapped to ZIP code 16836, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 1,700 people.

How can I get my water tested in Frenchville?

If Covington Karthaus Girard a a supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 16836 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 16836 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.027 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 1996-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This system 90th-percentile result is above the EPA lead action level of 0.015 mg/L, which requires corrective action by the system; consider a filter certified for lead reduction.

What is the radon risk for 16836?

16836 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Clearfield County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

How to cite this page

APA

ZipCheckup. (2026). Frenchville, PA (16836): 4 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/16836/

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  title  = {{Frenchville, PA (16836): 4 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems}},
  year   = {2026},
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Page version: October 2026.

Nearby ZIP Code Reports

Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 16836

ZIP Code	City, State	Distance	Grade	Violations
16850	Lecontes Mills, PA	2.9 mi	N/A	0
16873	Shawville, PA	6.9 mi	N/A	0
16858	Morrisdale, PA	7.2 mi	N/A	56
16845	Karthaus, PA	7.7 mi	N/A	13
16881	Woodland, PA	7.9 mi	N/A	0
16847	Kylertown, PA	8.4 mi	N/A	0
16834	Drifting, PA	8.6 mi	N/A	56
16825	Bigler, PA	9.0 mi	N/A	0
16839	Grassflat, PA	9.5 mi	N/A	56
16821	Allport, PA	9.6 mi	N/A	56