When: July 1, 2025 – October 1, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Violation related to Coliform (pre-2016 TCR)
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: April 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: April 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: October 1, 2024 – October 1, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2024 – December 9, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: October 1, 2023 – December 9, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2023 – December 9, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: October 1, 2022 – December 9, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022 – December 9, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: October 1, 2021 – December 9, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About ZELIENOPLE BORO
Is ZELIENOPLE BORO water safe to drink?
ZELIENOPLE BORO water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 159 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has ZELIENOPLE BORO detected?
31 contaminants were tested in ZELIENOPLE BORO's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does ZELIENOPLE BORO have any EPA violations?
Yes, ZELIENOPLE BORO has 159 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, RPT. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does ZELIENOPLE BORO serve?
ZELIENOPLE BORO serves approximately 4,123 people, Pennsylvania.
What type of water does ZELIENOPLE BORO provide?
ZELIENOPLE BORO sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is PA5100093.
How does ZELIENOPLE BORO compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?
ZELIENOPLE BORO scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Pennsylvania state page for a full comparison of water systems.