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PHOENIXVILLE WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 16,599 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
PA1150077
Violations
146

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOA
0.005 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

11

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: February 4, 2025 – June 18, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Treatment Technique Violation

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2024 – January 31, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About PHOENIXVILLE WATER DEPT

Is PHOENIXVILLE WATER DEPT water safe to drink?

PHOENIXVILLE WATER DEPT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 146 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has PHOENIXVILLE WATER DEPT detected?

69 contaminants were tested in PHOENIXVILLE WATER DEPT's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does PHOENIXVILLE WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?

Yes, PHOENIXVILLE WATER DEPT has 146 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 13 are health-based violations.

How many people does PHOENIXVILLE WATER DEPT serve?

PHOENIXVILLE WATER DEPT serves approximately 16,599 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does PHOENIXVILLE WATER DEPT provide?

PHOENIXVILLE WATER DEPT sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is PA1150077.

How does PHOENIXVILLE WATER DEPT compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

PHOENIXVILLE WATER DEPT scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Pennsylvania state page for a full comparison of water systems.