Water Quality: Newtown, PA
4 water systems • 40,515 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Newtown is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 40,515 people, and has 351 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 12 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Newtown's violation count is 29% above the national average for Pennsylvania. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, Chlorine Dioxide, Disinfection Byproducts.
Contaminants Found
Increases blood pressure and causes cardiovascular effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, oil drilling operations, coal power plant waste
EPA limit: 2 mg/L
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
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 Newtown
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWTOWN ARTESIAN WATER CO | PA1090043 | Surface Water | 38,500 | 104 |
| TWP OF UPPER MAKEFIELD | PA1090122 | Groundwater | 1,800 | 174 |
| BUCKINGHAM VLY REHAB & NURSING | PA1090002 | Groundwater | 190 | 39 |
| UPPER MAKEFIELD ENCLAVE | PA1090121 | Groundwater | 25 | 34 |
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.