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Water Quality in Allentown, PA

173 water systems serving 247,428 people

City Overview

173
Water Systems
247.4K
People Served
22.5 ppb
Avg Lead Level
None
Open Violations
Lead Risk: High Risk

Average lead detection across Allentown water systems is 22.5 ppb (Elevated). The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 8 systems have triggered action level violations.

Violation Summary

Total violations on record8204
Health-based violations657
Lead action level violations8
Open (unresolved) violations0

Water Systems in Allentown

LCA ALLENTOWN DIVISION
Community Water System · PWSID: PA3390024 · Surface Water
118.0K
served
7.0 ppb
lead
LCA WLSA CENTRAL DIVISION
Community Water System · PWSID: PA3390073 · Purchased Surface Water
47.7K
served
2.0 ppb
lead
SWT MAIN SYSTEM
Community Water System · PWSID: PA3390065 · Purchased Surface Water
14.5K
served
6.0 ppb
lead
SALISBURY TWP WATER SYSTEM
Community Water System · PWSID: PA3390062 · Purchased Surface Water
8.5K
served
3.0 ppb
lead
LV HOSPITAL CEDAR CREST
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: PA3390374 · Purchased Surface Water
8.4K
served
0.0 ppb
lead
DORNEY PARK/WILDWATER KINGDOM
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: PA3390474 · Groundwater
5.0K
served
0.0 ppb
lead
SUSQUEHANNA-SERV&ADM BLDG PP&L
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: PA2400998 · Surface Water
4.5K
served
No data
lead
ALLENTOWN SERVICE PLAZA
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: PA3390801 · Groundwater
3.0K
served
1.0 ppb
lead
LCA NORTH WHITEHALL DIVISION
Community Water System · PWSID: PA3390055 · Purchased Surface Water
2.9K
served
1.0 ppb
lead
CEDARBROOK WATER SYS
Community Water System · PWSID: PA3390088 · Groundwater
1.5K
served
5.0 ppb
lead
LCA ARCADIA WEST DIVISION
Community Water System · PWSID: PA3391001 · Groundwater
1.4K
served
No data
lead
SWT ALLENTOWN CONS SYSTEM
Community Water System · PWSID: PA3390087 · Purchased Surface Water
1.3K
served
4.0 ppb
lead
HOLIDAY INN WEST
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: PA3390481 · Groundwater
1.1K
served
No data
lead
OREFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: PA3390342 · Groundwater
1.1K
served
2.0 ppb
lead
Clean
LCA EMMAUS CONSECUTIVE DIV
Community Water System · PWSID: PA3390075 · Purchased Groundwater
1.0K
served
No data
lead
Clean
KWIK JOE MOBIL MART #160
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: PA2451305 · Groundwater
1.0K
served
No data
lead
PP&L OTTER CREEK
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: PA7670055 · Surface Water
1.0K
served
No data
lead
Clean
LCA WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP DIV
Community Water System · PWSID: PA3390078 · Purchased Surface Water
965
served
10.0 ppb
lead
S WHITEHALL TWP (CREST GARDEN)
Community Water System · PWSID: PA3390029 · Groundwater
900
served
No data
lead
Clean
PENNDOT SITE 41 REST AREA
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: PA2450839 · Groundwater
800
served
No data
lead

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allentown tap water safe to drink?

Some water systems in Allentown have detected elevated lead levels. While municipal treatment meets EPA standards, lead can leach from older home plumbing. Consider using a certified filter if your home was built before 1986.

What is the water quality in Allentown, Pennsylvania?

Allentown has 173 public water systems serving approximately 247,428 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 22.5 ppb. There are 8204 total violations on record.

Does Allentown have lead in the water?

EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 22.5 ppb across Allentown's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 8 systems have triggered lead action level violations.

How many water utilities serve Allentown?

173 public water systems are registered in Allentown, Pennsylvania with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 247,428 people.

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