Water Quality in Bryn Mawr, PA (18947)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18947.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 45 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 90% of US ZIP codes.

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

6,477

Population

27

Water Systems

47

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (27)

Phila Sub Water Co

Surface water 759,135 people served
0 violations

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)

Plumstead Northern System

All resolved
Groundwater 2,605 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Plumstead Twp Patriots Ridge

All resolved
Purchased surface water 1,704 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Plumstead Twp Summer Hill Mead

All resolved
Groundwater 1,284 people served
13 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Plumstead Twp Durham Ridge

All resolved
Groundwater 714 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Treasure Island - South

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Oaks Restaurant

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Plumsteadville Inn

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Piper Tavern

2 health-based
Groundwater 100 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Tyndale Headquarters

Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations

Earthres

All resolved
Groundwater 81 people served
17 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Cactus Grill

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Tyndale Warehouse

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Lubertos Bakery And Deli

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Richards Too Inc

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Gardenville Hotel

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Dags

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Brads Raw Chips Llc

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

All Grind Plastics

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

River Clubhouse

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Buxmont Academy

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Desiato Vineyards

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Buxmont Academy

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Boos Firehouse Tavern

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Bucksville Shopping Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Durham Quarters Apts

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

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

6 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
2,3,7,8-TCDDMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CYANIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PicloramMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
LASSOMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Heptachlor epoxideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
OXAMYLMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HEXACHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HeptachlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4-DMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4,5-TPMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MethoxychlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Benzo(a)pyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EndrinMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BHC-GAMMAMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PentachlorophenolMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DinosebMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HexachlorocyclopentadieneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DalaponMonitoring
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 (18947) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 47.

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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.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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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