Water Quality: Pottstown, PA
6 water systems • 39,971 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Pottstown is served by 6 public water systems with a combined service population of 39,971 people, and has 374 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 21 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Pottstown's violation count is 38% above the national average for Pennsylvania. Contaminants associated with violations include Bromate, Chlorine Dioxide, Fecal Coliform.
Contaminants Found
Probable human carcinogen that increases the risk of kidney and thyroid cancers.
Common source: Ozonation of bromide-containing water; used as flour improver
EPA limit: 0.010 mg/L (10 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
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
Water Systems Serving Pottstown
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POTTSTOWN BOROUGH WATER AUTH | PA1460037 | Surface Water | 36,000 | 25 |
| NORTH COVENTRY WATER SYSTEM | PA1150220 | Surface Water | 2,907 | 55 |
| RIDGLEA | PA1150215 | Groundwater | 900 | 72 |
| KADIMA REHAB | PA1150078 | Groundwater | 70 | 41 |
| MEADOWS AT BETHEL MHP | PA3060106 | Groundwater | 50 | 47 |
| LENAPE HILLS TRAILER PARK | PA3060016 | Groundwater | 44 | 134 |
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.
Other Cities in Pennsylvania
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.