Falls Twp. Water & Sewer Dept. (PA) Water Quality

Falls Twp. Water & Sewer Dept. is a large public water system in EPA region 3 that provides tap water for the 19030, 19067 zip codes. It has 3 facilities where the water supply was tested for 68 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 138.36 µg/L. Some (3 of 15 or 20%) of the latest water samples showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were at or above unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 3.3 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Falls Twp. Water & Sewer Dept. water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level. 1 of the contaminants were above the reference level, which means they may pose a risk to human health.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (4)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (4)

1,3-butadiene (4)

1,4-dioxane (4)

1-butanol (4)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (4)

2-methoxyethanol (4)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (4)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (4)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (4)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (4)

anatoxin-a (6)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (4)

bromomethane (4)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (4)

chlorate (8)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (4)

chloromethane (4)

chlorpyrifos (4)

chromium (8)

chromium-6 (8)

cobalt (8)

cylindrospermopsin (6)

dimethipin (4)

ethoprop (4)

Germanium (4)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (15)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (15)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (15)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (4)

lithium (4)

Manganese (4)

molybdenum (8)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (4)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (4)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (4)

o-toluidine (4)

oxyfluorfen (4)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (4)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (4)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (4)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluorobutanoic acid (4)

perfluorodecanoic acid (4)

perfluorododecanoic acid (4)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (8)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluorohexanoic acid (4)

perfluorononanoic acid (8)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluorooctanoic acid (8)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluoropentanoic acid (4)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (4)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (4)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (4)

profenofos (4)

quinoline (4)

strontium (8)

tebuconazole (4)

total microcystins (5)

Total Permethrin (4)

tribufos (4)

vanadium (8)

Sampling Facilities

Purchased Water Connection
Surface Water (SW)

Entry Point from ConnectionEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

Fallinhston TullytowDistribution System (DS)
Oxford ValleyDistribution System (DS)
WistarDistribution System (DS)
500 Hood Blvd.Distribution System (DS)

Distribution System
Multiple Sources (MX)

Max. Res. Time in Dist. SystemMaximum Residence Time (MR)

FAQ

Is Falls Twp. Water & Sewer Dept. tap water safe to drink?

When was Falls Twp. Water & Sewer Dept. last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on August 22nd, 2024.