Water Quality in Bryn Mawr, PA (18073)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18073.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 49 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 91% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

11,755

Population

23

Water Systems

50

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (23)

Philadelphia Suburban Water Co

Surface water 900,000 people served
0 violations

Aqua Pa Main System

1 health-based
Surface water 822,600 people served
30 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Phila Sub Water Co

Surface water 759,135 people served
0 violations

North Penn Water Authority

Purchased surface water 91,941 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pa American Norristown

All resolved
Surface water 88,885 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lorimar Park

Groundwater 75,000 people served
0 violations

North Wales Water Authority

All resolved
Surface water 72,496 people served
8 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lower Bucks Co Joint Mun Auth

All resolved
Surface water 63,007 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pennsburg Water Company

Groundwater 2,000 people served
0 violations

Marlborough Elementary School

All resolved
Groundwater 800 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Finland Lodge

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Upper Perkiomen Recreation

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Haines Historical Foundation

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

2452 Quakertown Rd

All resolved
Groundwater 80 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Geryville Publick House

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Valley Cafe Inc

All resolved
Groundwater 75 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Upper Perk Golf Course

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Strawberry Family Restaurant

All resolved
Groundwater 68 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Maple Grove Pub And Grill

All resolved
Groundwater 55 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Jamison Publick House

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Best Bev

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Sweetwater Golf Course

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Finland Inn

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
5 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

5 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
ChloriteMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CYANIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,3,7,8-TCDDMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EndothallMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Bryn Mawr (18073) has more violations than 91% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 50.

Fewer violations 91th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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