Water Quality in Bryn Mawr, PA (19473)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19473.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 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 66 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 94% of US ZIP codes.

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

17,259

Population

22

Water Systems

69

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (22)

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)

Schwenksville Borough Auth

All resolved
Purchased surface water 5,200 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Camp Hope For Kids

All resolved
Groundwater 410 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Villa Caterina

All resolved
Groundwater 150 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

4034 W Skippack Pike Mdi Mgmt

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Landis Supermarkets

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
11 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Carriage Square Shopping Plaza

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Camp Joy

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Rolling Turf Golf Course

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

Dutch Cottage Tavern

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

New Life Youth&Family Services

Groundwater 57 people served
0 violations

Fruitville Hotel

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Spring Mountain House

Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations

Gilbertsville Tearoom

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Limerick Italian Kitchen

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Rons Crooked Hill Tavern

1 health-based
Groundwater 35 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Pizza Villa

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

9 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
7 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
ChloriteMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

2 violations
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CYANIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
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 (19473) has more violations than 94% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 69.

Fewer violations 94th 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.

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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