Water system

Somerset Twp M a Friedens

Name: Somerset Twp M a Friedens drinking water quality
Creator: TapWaterZip
License: https://www.usa.gov/government-works

Pennsylvania EPA ID PA4560057 1,374 people Surface water · purchased

What this means for you

Is it safe to drink right now?: Based on the latest EPA data, Somerset Twp M a Friedens has no unresolved health-based violations from the past year. Water that meets federal standards is generally considered safe to drink for most healthy people.
Should I use a filter?: Optional. Nothing in this data strongly calls for one. Many people still filter for chlorine taste and odor.
What kind of filter?: For taste and odor (chlorine/chloramine), an NSF/ANSI 42 pitcher or faucet filter is enough. See matched standards and product picks.

This is general information from public EPA data, not medical advice. Lead often comes from a home’s own pipes, so only a test of your tap can tell your exposure. If you are pregnant, caring for an infant, or have a weakened immune system, ask your doctor or health department.

Summary: No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 4 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Latest lead 90th percentile on file is from 2019 (older than 5 years, not graded).

EPA data snapshot 2026Q3. Grade is TapWaterZip's own score — see methods.

PFAS (“forever chemicals”), EPA UCMR 5

No UCMR 5 results on file (mostly smaller systems weren’t required to test).

Lead and copper

Lead 90th percentile16.2 ppb2019-09-30

Current action level15 ppbLCRI lowers to 10 ppb on Nov 1, 2027

This lead result is more than 5 years old, so it is not counted in the grade. Ask your utility for its latest lead sampling.

Violations (last 5 years)

Began	Type	Contaminant / rule	Status
2023-10-01	Missed or late testing/reporting	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved
2023-10-01	Missed or late testing/reporting	Chlorine	Resolved
2021-10-01	Missed or late testing/reporting	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Resolved
2021-10-01	Missed or late testing/reporting	TTHM	Resolved

Filters matched to this water

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