Water Quality: Dover, PA
5 water systems • 23,552 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Dover is served by 5 public water systems with a combined service population of 23,552 people, and has 171 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 24 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Dover's violation count is 37% below the national average for Pennsylvania. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, HAA5.
Contaminants Found
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Dover
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOVER TWP WATER SYS | PA7670073 | Surface Water | 21,097 | 30 |
| DOVER BORO WATER SYS | PA7670072 | Groundwater | 1,900 | 103 |
| LLEWELLYNS MHP | PA7670006 | Groundwater | 250 | 1 |
| CONEWAGO VALLEY MHP | PA7670021 | Groundwater | 225 | 0 |
| NEW LIFE FOR GIRLS | PA7670122 | Groundwater | 80 | 37 |
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.