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Water Quality in Philadelphia, PA

59 water systems serving 4,437,356 people

City Overview

59
Water Systems
4.4M
People Served
18.0 ppb
Avg Lead Level
None
Open Violations
Lead Risk: High Risk

Average lead detection across Philadelphia water systems is 18.0 ppb (Elevated). The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 3 systems have triggered action level violations.

Violation Summary

Total violations on record1718
Health-based violations187
Lead action level violations3
Open (unresolved) violations0

Water Systems in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT
Community Water System · PWSID: PA1510004 · Surface Water
2.0M
served
No data
lead
Clean
PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT
Community Water System · PWSID: PA1510001 · Surface Water
1.6M
served
2.0 ppb
lead
QUEEN LANE WATER PLANT
Community Water System · PWSID: PA1510003 · Surface Water
535.0K
served
No data
lead
BELMONT WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Community Water System · PWSID: PA1510002 · Surface Water
320.0K
served
No data
lead
WISSAHICKON SPRING WATER
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: PA7360174 · Purchased Surface Water
10.0K
served
No data
lead
Clean
PHILA NAVAL BUSINESSS CENTER
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: PA1510009 · Purchased Surface Water
6.0K
served
29.5 ppb
lead
WISSAHICKON SPRING WATER CO
Community Water System · PWSID: PA1156187 · Groundwater
3.5K
served
No data
lead
Clean
WISH-U-WELL
Community Water System · PWSID: PA6206261 · Groundwater
3.5K
served
No data
lead
Clean
SUNOCO #7607 AVONDALE
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: PA1150767 · Groundwater
1.1K
served
No data
lead
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIV HOSPITAL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: PA1510301 · Purchased Surface Water
1.0K
served
No data
lead
JEFFERSON HOSPITAL BUCKS
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: PA1090369 · Purchased Surface Water
700
served
No data
lead
JEFFERSON HOSPITAL LANSDALE
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: PA1460200 · Purchased Surface Water
700
served
No data
lead
PERKINS FAMILY RESTAURANTS
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: PA1150536 · Groundwater
700
served
No data
lead
FAIRVIEW DAY CAMP
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: PA1090836 · Groundwater
450
served
No data
lead
ST. BEDE'S SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: PA1091300 · Groundwater
400
served
9.8 ppb
lead
LAKE OWEGO CAMP
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: PA2520464 · Groundwater
350
served
No data
lead
ANCHOR CROSSING SHOPPING CTR
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: PA1091085 · Groundwater
250
served
41.9 ppb
lead
CAMP TIMBERTOPS
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: PA2520434 · Groundwater
250
served
No data
lead
POINT OF ROCKS ESTATES - KARDO
Community Water System · PWSID: PA1510006 · Groundwater
250
served
No data
lead
Clean
NAVAL HOME
Community Water System · PWSID: PA1510007 · Purchased Surface Water
245
served
No data
lead
Clean

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Philadelphia tap water safe to drink?

Some water systems in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Philadelphia has 59 public water systems serving approximately 4,437,356 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 18.0 ppb. There are 1718 total violations on record.

Does Philadelphia have lead in the water?

EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 18.0 ppb across Philadelphia's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 3 systems have triggered lead action level violations.

How many water utilities serve Philadelphia?

59 public water systems are registered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 4,437,356 people.

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