Water Quality in Chester, PA (19061)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19061.

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 is also 1 monitoring/reporting violation.

More violations than 36% of US ZIP codes.

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

19,896

Population

18

Water Systems

2

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (18)

Chester Water Authority

Surface water 140,437 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4.76 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Phila Sub.Water Co.Crum Creek

Surface water 70,000 people served
0 violations

Francis Harvey Green Elem.Sch

Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations

Concordville Pharmacy

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Bethel Township Hose Co.

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Sun Oil Marcus Hook

Purchased surface water 100 people served
0 violations

Siloam United Methodist Church

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Main Trailer Park

Groundwater 96 people served
0 violations

Booth'S Corners Farmers Market

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Longwood Villa Convalescent Ho

Groundwater 68 people served
0 violations

Longwood Villa Convalescent Ho

Groundwater 68 people served
0 violations

Congoleum Corp. / Cedarhurst Plant

1 health-based
Groundwater 56 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Longwood Villa Geriatric

Groundwater 53 people served
0 violations

Master Food Distributors

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Upper Chichester Twp Mun Bldg

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

St.John Fisher R.C.Church

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Adkinson John Service Station

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Goodys

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
4.76 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Chester (19061) has more violations than 36% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 2.

Fewer violations 36th 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.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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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