Water Quality in Bryn Mawr, PA (19520)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19520.

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 70 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.

6,277

Population

29

Water Systems

72

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (29)

Philadelphia Suburban Water Co

Surface water 130,000 people served
0 violations

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)

Aqua Pa West Chester

All resolved
Surface water 48,600 people served
30 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pa American Royersford

Surface water 46,847 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Elverson Water Company

All resolved
Groundwater 1,641 people served
15 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Twin Valley Middle School

Groundwater 1,140 people served
0 violations

Twin Valley Senior High School

Groundwater 1,125 people served
0 violations

Hopewell Christian Fellowship

1 health-based
Groundwater 550 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Graco Children Products Co.

Groundwater 550 people served
0 violations

Twin Valley Robeson Elem Sch

Groundwater 501 people served
0 violations
Copper tested: 1420 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Twin Valley Field House

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

French Creek State Park

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Elverson Borough Water Assoc

Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations

French Creek State Park

All resolved
Groundwater 300 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Hopewell Furnace Nhs

All resolved
Groundwater 150 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Morningside Pre-School Center

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Comm Evangelical Free Church

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Jennelles Market

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Valley View Mobilehome Park

Groundwater 84 people served
0 violations

Elverson Deli

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

St Mary Of Providence Center

All resolved
Groundwater 75 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Paolas Pizza

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

Action Impact

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Stonewall North Course

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

Langoma Water Association

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Stonewall Old Course

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

Brandywine Branch Bistro

Groundwater 37 people served
0 violations

Sandy Hill Amish School

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Crows Nest Preserve

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

8 violations
All resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Groundwater RuleMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

4 violations
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

3 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
LASSOMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Benzo(a)pyreneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
BHC-GAMMAMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
HexachlorocyclopentadieneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Heptachlor epoxideMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
SimazineMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
EndrinMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
HeptachlorMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
ChlordaneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
HEXACHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
AtrazineMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
MethoxychlorMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
DalaponMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PicloramMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,3,7,8-TCDDMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PentachlorophenolMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CarbofuranMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DiquatMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EndothallMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
OXAMYLMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
GlyphosateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4-DMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ToxapheneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DinosebMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4,5-TPMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1420 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Bryn Mawr (19520) has more violations than 94% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 72.

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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