Water Quality: Jim Thorpe, PA
2 water systems • 5,127 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Jim Thorpe is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 5,127 people, and has 51 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. Jim Thorpe's violation count is 81% below the national average for Pennsylvania. Contaminants associated with violations include Contaminant 2920.
Contaminants Found
Water Systems Serving Jim Thorpe
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JIM THORPE BOROUGH WATER EAST | PA3130043 | Groundwater | 2,853 | 10 |
| JIM THORPE BOROUGH WATER WEST | PA3130044 | Surface Water | 2,274 | 41 |
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.