Ambler Boro Water Dept. (PA) Water Quality

Ambler Boro Water Dept. is a large public water system in EPA region 3 that provides tap water for the 19002, 19442 zip codes. It has 14 facilities where the water supply was tested for 78 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 4.04 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 720 µg/L. Some (1 of 22 or 5%) of the latest water samples showed levels of Manganese that were at or above unsafe concentration levels. There were 2 contamintants found in the Ambler Boro Water 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 (22)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (22)

1,3-butadiene (22)

1,4-dioxane (22)

1-butanol (22)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (19)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (19)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (19)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (19)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (59)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (59)

2-methoxyethanol (22)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (22)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (59)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (19)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (19)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (22)

anatoxin-a (8)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (22)

bromomethane (22)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (22)

chlorate (32)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (22)

chloromethane (22)

chlorpyrifos (22)

chromium (32)

chromium-6 (32)

cobalt (32)

cylindrospermopsin (8)

dimethipin (22)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (59)

ethoprop (22)

Germanium (22)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (16)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (19)

lithium (19)

Manganese (22)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (58)

molinate (59)

molybdenum (32)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (18)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (18)

nitrobenzene (58)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (19)

o-toluidine (22)

oxyfluorfen (22)

perchlorate (57)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (19)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (19)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (19)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (41)

perfluorobutanoic acid (19)

perfluorodecanoic acid (19)

perfluorododecanoic acid (19)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (19)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (41)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (41)

perfluorohexanoic acid (19)

perfluorononanoic acid (41)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (41)

perfluorooctanoic acid (41)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (19)

perfluoropentanoic acid (19)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (18)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (18)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (19)

profenofos (22)

quinoline (22)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (59)

strontium (32)

tebuconazole (22)

terbacil (59)

total microcystins (8)

Total Permethrin (22)

tribufos (22)

vanadium (32)

Sampling Facilities

Loch Alsh Well #2 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Loch Alsh Well #2 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
LOCH ALSH WELL 2 00101EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Loch Alsh Well #6 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Loch Alsh Well #6 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
LOCH ALSH WELL 6 00102EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Loch Alsh Well #7 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Loch Alsh Well #7 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
LOCH ALSH WELL 7 00103EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #4 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #4 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL #4 00105EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #9 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #9 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL #9 00106EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #11 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #11 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL #11 00107EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #12 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #12 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL #12 00108EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Whitemarsh Spring Treatment
Surface Water (SW)

Whitemarsh Spring Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WHITEMARSH SPRG 00109EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #14 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #14 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL #14 00110EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #8 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #8 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL #8 00104EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Multiple Sources (MX)

Mathers Rd.Distribution System (DS)
Fort Washington Ave.Distribution System (DS)
W. Butler Ave.Distribution System (DS)
Bethlehem PikeDistribution System (DS)

Distribution System - SW
Surface Water (SW)

DSMRT for Whitemarsh PSMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Distribution System - GW
Ground Water (GW)

DSMRT for Loch Alsh Well #2,6,7,8Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Well #4,9,11Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Well #12,14Maximum Residence Time (MR)

Whitemarsh Pump Station
Surface Water (SW)

WhitemarshEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Ambler Boro Water Dept. tap water safe to drink?

When was Ambler Boro Water Dept. last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on April 29th, 2025.