Water Quality in Bryn Mawr, PA (19505)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19505.

Past Health-Based Violations

6 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 74 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 95% of US ZIP codes.

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

3,135

Population

31

Water Systems

80

Violations (5yr)

6

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (31)

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)

Reading Area Water Authority

1 health-based
Surface water 95,100 people served
1 violation (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)

Mountain Meadow Springs

Groundwater 3,500 people served
0 violations

Mstar Church

Groundwater 900 people served
0 violations

Trinity Evan Lutheran Church

Groundwater 460 people served
0 violations

Bechtelsville Community Park

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Schlegels Grove

Groundwater 135 people served
0 violations

Americana Diner

All resolved
Groundwater 130 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Bel Air And Aunt Nannies Bake

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Stagecoach Inn % H.Rimby,Jr.

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Lazy K Campground

2 health-based
Groundwater 75 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 18.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Helping Hands, Inc.

All resolved
Groundwater 70 people served
12 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Washington Inn

All resolved
Groundwater 70 people served
8 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Keystone Fire Co No 1

All resolved
Groundwater 65 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Union House Hotel

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Campbell Mfg Llc

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Sweets Cafe

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Shepherd Of The Hills Church

2 health-based
Groundwater 50 people served
7 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Yoder'S Dog Haus

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

C & D Battery

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Budget Host Motel

All resolved
Groundwater 36 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Maurizios Pizza

All resolved
Groundwater 30 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Steven G Manieri Meats

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mountain Meadow Springs Bott W

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Sci Cast Intl

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Scottys

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
ArsenicHealth-Based

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

6 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
5 violations
All resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
ChloriteMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
CYANIDEMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
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
E. COLIMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
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 (19505) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 80.

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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.

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

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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