Quakertown Boro (PA) Water Quality

Quakertown Boro is a large public water system in EPA region 3 that provides tap water for the 18951 zip codes. It has 10 facilities where the water supply was tested for 75 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 16.11 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 33.7 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Quakertown Boro water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (16)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (16)

1,3-butadiene (16)

1,4-dioxane (16)

1-butanol (16)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (7)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (7)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (7)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (7)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (16)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (16)

2-methoxyethanol (16)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (16)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (16)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (7)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (7)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (16)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (16)

bromomethane (16)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (16)

chlorate (32)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (16)

chloromethane (16)

chlorpyrifos (16)

chromium (32)

chromium-6 (32)

cobalt (32)

dimethipin (16)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (16)

ethoprop (16)

Germanium (16)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (8)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (8)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (8)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (7)

lithium (8)

Manganese (16)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (16)

molinate (16)

molybdenum (32)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (8)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (8)

nitrobenzene (16)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (7)

o-toluidine (16)

oxyfluorfen (16)

perchlorate (20)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (7)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (7)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (7)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (23)

perfluorobutanoic acid (7)

perfluorodecanoic acid (7)

perfluorododecanoic acid (7)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (7)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (23)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (23)

perfluorohexanoic acid (7)

perfluorononanoic acid (23)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (23)

perfluorooctanoic acid (23)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (7)

perfluoropentanoic acid (7)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (8)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (8)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (7)

profenofos (16)

quinoline (16)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (16)

strontium (32)

tebuconazole (16)

terbacil (16)

Total Permethrin (16)

tribufos (16)

vanadium (32)

Sampling Facilities

Wells #7 - #9 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Wells #7 - #9 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELLS 5 6&7 EP 00101EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Wells #10 & #17 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Wells #10 & #17 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL NO 10&17 00102EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #11 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #11 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL 11 EP 00103EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #12 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #12 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL 12EP 00104EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #13 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #13 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL 13EP 00105EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #14 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #14 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL 14 EP 00106EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #15 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #15 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL 15 EP 00107EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #19 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #19 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL 19 EP 00108EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

O'Neill DriveDistribution System (DS)
Essex CourtDistribution System (DS)
Park AvenueDistribution System (DS)
Quakers WayDistribution System (DS)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

DSMRT for Wells 10 & 17Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Well 11Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Well 12Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Well 13Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Well 14Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Well 15Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Well 19Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Wells 7, 8 & 9Maximum Residence Time (MR)

FAQ

Is Quakertown Boro tap water safe to drink?

When was Quakertown Boro last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on February 12th, 2025.