Water Quality: Kennett Square, PA
3 water systems • 6,888 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Kennett Square is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 6,888 people, and has 585 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 10 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Kennett Square's violation count is 115% above the national average for Pennsylvania. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide.
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
Water Systems Serving Kennett Square
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENNETT SQUARE MUN WATER WORKS | PA1150108 | Surface Water | 6,328 | 414 |
| LONGWOOD GARDENS | PA1150131 | Surface Water | 440 | 104 |
| STONE BARN RENTALS | PA1150204 | Groundwater | 120 | 67 |
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.