Water Quality: Northampton, PA
7 water systems • 41,345 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Northampton is served by 7 public water systems with a combined service population of 41,345 people, and has 127 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 15 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Northampton's violation count is 53% below the national average for Pennsylvania. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, Disinfection Byproducts, Selenium.
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
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
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 Northampton
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHAMPTON BORO MUNI AUTH | PA3480057 | Surface Water | 40,000 | 7 |
| GLENCREST MOBILE HOME PARK | PA3390020 | Groundwater | 570 | 15 |
| WHISPERING HOLLOW-SOUTH MHP | PA3480045 | Groundwater | 400 | 56 |
| WOODSIDE MOBILE HOME PARK | PA3390091 | Groundwater | 130 | 8 |
| HEIDELBERG ACRES MHP | PA3390011 | Groundwater | 90 | 22 |
| MILLER MANOR HOMEOWNERS ASSOC | PA3480023 | Groundwater | 90 | 12 |
| MACUNGIE VILLAGE MHP | PA3390010 | Groundwater | 65 | 7 |
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.