Water Quality: Perryville, PA
1 water system • 224 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Perryville is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 224 people, and has 131 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. Perryville's violation count is 52% below the national average for Pennsylvania. Contaminants associated with violations include Cadmium, Chlorine Dioxide.
Contaminants Found
Kidney damage with long-term exposure; classified as a probable human carcinogen.
Common source: Corrosion of galvanized pipes, natural deposits, industrial waste, fertilizers
EPA limit: 0.005 mg/L (5 ppb)
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 Perryville
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEADOW BROOK M H P | PA4410154 | Groundwater | 224 | 131 |
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.