Pottstown Borough Water Auth. (PA) Water Quality

Pottstown Borough Water Auth. is a large public water system in EPA region 03 that provides tap water for the 19464 zip codes. It has 2 facilities where the water supply was tested for 23 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

Contaminants

1-butanol

1-butanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 2 µg/L and a reference level of 700 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Pottstown Borough Water Auth. showed levels of 1-butanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 1-butanol.

Clearwell Finished Water
Clearwell
10/15/2019
64 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-methoxyethanol

2-methoxyethanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.4 µg/L and a reference level of 21 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Pottstown Borough Water Auth. showed levels of 2-methoxyethanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-methoxyethanol.

Clearwell Finished Water
Clearwell
10/15/2019
64 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 35 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Pottstown Borough Water Auth. showed levels of 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol).

Clearwell Finished Water
Clearwell
10/15/2019
64 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 60 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Pottstown Borough Water Auth. showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 24.2 µg/L. Learn more about HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids).

24.2µg/L
Burger King
Distribution System
10/15/2019
64 months ago
24.2 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Sanatoga Manor
Distribution System
10/15/2019
64 months ago
23.4 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Goodwill Firehouse
Distribution System
10/15/2019
64 months ago
21.5 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Pottstown Hospital
Distribution System
10/15/2019
64 months ago
17 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dibromochloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids).

Burger King
Distribution System
10/15/2019
64 months ago
16.4 µg/L
Sanatoga Manor
Distribution System
10/15/2019
64 months ago
13.4 µg/L
Goodwill Firehouse
Distribution System
10/15/2019
64 months ago
17.1 µg/L
Pottstown Hospital
Distribution System
10/15/2019
64 months ago
16 µg/L

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Chlorodibromoacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids).

Burger King
Distribution System
10/15/2019
64 months ago
39.3 µg/L
Sanatoga Manor
Distribution System
10/15/2019
64 months ago
36.1 µg/L
Goodwill Firehouse
Distribution System
10/15/2019
64 months ago
37.2 µg/L
Pottstown Hospital
Distribution System
10/15/2019
64 months ago
31.6 µg/L

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.006 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Pottstown Borough Water Auth. showed levels of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane.

Clearwell Finished Water
Clearwell
10/15/2019
64 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

anatoxin-a

anatoxin-a is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about anatoxin-a.

Clearwell Finished Water
Clearwell
9/18/2019
65 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Butylated Hydroxyanisole.

Clearwell Finished Water
Clearwell
10/15/2019
64 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

chlorpyrifos

chlorpyrifos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 2 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Pottstown Borough Water Auth. showed levels of chlorpyrifos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about chlorpyrifos.

Clearwell Finished Water
Clearwell
10/15/2019
64 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

cylindrospermopsin

cylindrospermopsin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.7 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Pottstown Borough Water Auth. showed levels of cylindrospermopsin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about cylindrospermopsin.

Clearwell Finished Water
Clearwell
9/18/2019
65 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

dimethipin

dimethipin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 140 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Pottstown Borough Water Auth. showed levels of dimethipin that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 0.257 µg/L. Learn more about dimethipin.

Clearwell Finished Water
Clearwell
10/15/2019
64 months ago
.257 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

ethoprop

ethoprop is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 1.14 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Pottstown Borough Water Auth. showed levels of ethoprop that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about ethoprop.

Clearwell Finished Water
Clearwell
10/15/2019
64 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Germanium

Germanium is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Germanium.

Clearwell Finished Water
Clearwell
10/15/2019
64 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Manganese

Manganese is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 300 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Pottstown Borough Water Auth. showed levels of Manganese that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 14.7 µg/L. Learn more about Manganese.

Clearwell Finished Water
Clearwell
10/15/2019
64 months ago
14.7 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

o-toluidine

o-toluidine is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about o-toluidine.

Clearwell Finished Water
Clearwell
10/15/2019
64 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

oxyfluorfen

oxyfluorfen is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 200 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Pottstown Borough Water Auth. showed levels of oxyfluorfen that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about oxyfluorfen.

Clearwell Finished Water
Clearwell
10/15/2019
64 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

profenofos

profenofos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Pottstown Borough Water Auth. showed levels of profenofos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about profenofos.

Clearwell Finished Water
Clearwell
10/15/2019
64 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

quinoline

quinoline is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.01 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Pottstown Borough Water Auth. showed levels of quinoline that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about quinoline.

Clearwell Finished Water
Clearwell
10/15/2019
64 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tebuconazole

tebuconazole is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 190 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Pottstown Borough Water Auth. showed levels of tebuconazole that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tebuconazole.

Clearwell Finished Water
Clearwell
10/15/2019
64 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Microcystin

Total Microcystin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Pottstown Borough Water Auth. showed levels of Total Microcystin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Microcystin.

Clearwell Finished Water
Clearwell
9/18/2019
65 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Permethrin

Total Permethrin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 3.344 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Pottstown Borough Water Auth. showed levels of Total Permethrin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Permethrin.

Clearwell Finished Water
Clearwell
10/15/2019
64 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tribufos

tribufos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.6 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Pottstown Borough Water Auth. showed levels of tribufos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tribufos.

Clearwell Finished Water
Clearwell
10/15/2019
64 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Sampling Facilities

Facility NameWater Type/Source
ClearwellSurface Water (SW)
Distribution SystemSurface Water (SW)

FAQ

Is Pottstown Borough Water Auth. tap water safe to drink?

When was Pottstown Borough Water Auth. last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken between September 18th, 2019 and October 15th, 2019.