Water Quality: Easton, PA
7 water systems • 97,259 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Easton is served by 7 public water systems with a combined service population of 97,259 people, and has 350 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. Easton's violation count is 29% above the national average for Pennsylvania. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, Copper, Disinfection Byproducts.
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
Short-term exposure causes gastrointestinal distress; long-term exposure can cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Corrosion of household plumbing systems and fixtures
EPA limit: Action Level: 1.3 mg/L (1,300 ppb)
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Water Systems Serving Easton
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EASTON AREA WATER SYSTEM | PA3480050 | Surface Water | 96,867 | 0 |
| GREEN MOUNTAIN ESTATES | PA2450087 | Groundwater | 108 | 48 |
| E J GULICK MHP | PA5100062 | Groundwater | 78 | 36 |
| COUNTRY ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK | PA4190291 | Groundwater | 60 | 120 |
| DRIFTWOOD COURT | PA3480011 | Groundwater | 53 | 10 |
| GREEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK | PA3480006 | Groundwater | 48 | 73 |
| SULLIVAN TRAIL VILLAGE | PA2450136 | Groundwater | 45 | 63 |
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.