Water Quality: Denver, PA
2 water systems • 10,596 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Denver is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 10,596 people, and has 109 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 5 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Denver's violation count is 60% below the national average for Pennsylvania. Contaminants associated with violations include 1,2-Dichloroethane, Fecal Coliform.
Contaminants Found
Probable human carcinogen associated with increased cancer risk; causes liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Industrial chemical production, fuel additive leaks, contaminated groundwater
EPA limit: 0.005 mg/L (5 ppb)
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
Water Systems Serving Denver
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST COCALICO TOWNSHIP | PA7360113 | Surface Water | 6,735 | 88 |
| DENVER BORO | PA7360017 | Surface Water | 3,861 | 21 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.