Water Quality in Bryn Mawr, PA (19438)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19438.

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 50 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.

25,438

Population

26

Water Systems

51

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (26)

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)

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)

Hardleys Ville Insurance Co.

Groundwater 360 people served
0 violations

Fischer'S Pool

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Merchants Plaza

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Salford Mennonite Child Care

All resolved
Groundwater 200 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Harleysville Community Center

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Martech Medical Products

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Harleysville Dairy Queen

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Energy Station Restaurant

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

New Life Youth & Family Servic

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

N W Controls

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Funky Bunny Cafe

All resolved
Groundwater 60 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Market At Main

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Harleysville National Bank

Groundwater 31 people served
0 violations

Nyce Printing Company

Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations

The Golden Lunch

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

V & M Steaks

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Double Dipper Deli

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Harleysville Rental

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Alderfer Bakery

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Cloud Nine Showbar

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

Contaminants Found

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

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

9 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
ChloriteMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
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
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CYANIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
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
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)Monitoring
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 (19438) has more violations than 91% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 51.

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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