Water Quality: Ephrata, PA
3 water systems • 25,028 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Ephrata is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 25,028 people, and has 44 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 2 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Ephrata's violation count is 84% below the national average for Pennsylvania. Contaminants associated with violations include Selenium.
Contaminants Found
Hair loss, nail brittleness, and nervous system damage at elevated concentrations.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, mining discharges, oil refinery waste
EPA limit: 0.05 mg/L (50 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Ephrata
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPHRATA AREA JOINT AUTHORITY | PA7360045 | Surface Water | 24,500 | 8 |
| FAIRMOUNT HOME | PA7360039 | Groundwater | 483 | 24 |
| DUTCH MOBILEHOME PARK | PA7360038 | Groundwater | 45 | 12 |
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.