Sugarcreek Tap Water Quality Report
Sugarcreek's water has 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
No single water system serves most of Sugarcreek (4,712 residents, Census 2024 estimate). Its large systems are SUGARCREEK BOROUGH (EPA counts 1,000 people served, about 21% of Sugarcreek's population); GENERAL AUTHORITY OF FRANKLIN (EPA counts 8,600 people served, more than Sugarcreek's population). EPA's counts may include people served outside Sugarcreek, so each share is at most that. Check which one bills you: each system's figures are shown separately below.
- SUGARCREEK BOROUGH: 15 contaminants tested, 2 above EPA MCLGs; health-based violations since 2020: 0
- GENERAL AUTHORITY OF FRANKLIN: 111 contaminants tested, 2 above EPA MCLGs; health-based violations since 2020: 1
Other systems listed for Sugarcreek with results above guidelines: VENANGO WATER CO (2 above guidelines), GENERAL AUTHORITY OF FRANKLIN (2 above guidelines)
Water systems
2 large systems
Residents (Census 2024)
4,712
Health-based violations since 2020
0
SUGARCREEK BOROUGH. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Dec 2020 · SUGARCREEK BOROUGH
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Sugarcreek Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. Sugarcreek's water has 2 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs), while it meets federal legal limits.
SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Sugarcreek's water system, serves 1,000 people. 2 other systems are listed for Sugarcreek. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to SUGARCREEK BOROUGH's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for SUGARCREEK BOROUGH is from Dec 2020.
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Sugarcreek Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Sugarcreek, PA
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- 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 3 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 12 results on file
- No PFAS results on record
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Recommended Water Filters for Sugarcreek
Based on Sugarcreek's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
Culligan
ZeroWater
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1.9 gpm
Daily Production
1 gpd
Highlights:
- Compact design
- Easy to set up
- Affordable
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-401 certified
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Strontium, Molybdenum, Fluoride, Uranium, Lead, Total PFAS, Chlorine, 25, Phosphorus, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Carbonate, Magnesium, Sodium
Santevia
Bath Filter
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.36 gpm
Highlights:
- Organic cotton design reduces plastic used in construction
- Affordable upfront & ongoing cost
- The only bath filter that removed 100% chlorine with “normal” faster faucet flow
Removes 1 contaminants:
Waterdrop
A1
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1 gpm
Highlights:
- Performance certified
- Lower price than Philips
- Hot water dispensing
- Compact design
Removes 5 contaminants:
Whirlpool Corporation
W11256135
NSF Certified:
Capacity
1001 gal
Filter Life
3 mo
Flow Rate
0.7 gpm
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Benzene, Carbofuran, Chlorine (Free), Chlorine (Total), Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorobenzene, Cryptosporidium, Ethylbenzene, Lead, Mercury, Metolachlor, Tetrachloroethylene, Toxaphene, Turbidity
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On a private well near Sugarcreek? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Venango County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sugarcreek Tap Water
Sugarcreek's water has 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. While the water meets federal legal limits, we recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.
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