Philadelphia Water Department (PA) Water Quality

Philadelphia Water Department is a large public water system in EPA region 3 that provides tap water for the 19102 - 19104, 19107, 19112 - 19116, 19119 - 19154 zip codes. It has 5 facilities where the water supply was tested for 85 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of 1-butanol was 2.87 µg/L. The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 48.8 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 15.2 µg/L. There were 3 contamintants found in the Philadelphia Water Department water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (12)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (12)

1,3-butadiene (12)

1,4-dioxane (12)

1-butanol (12)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (12)

17-alpha-ethynylestradiol (12)

17-beta-estradiol (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (12)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (12)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (12)

2-methoxyethanol (12)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (12)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (12)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (12)

4-androstene-3,17-dione (12)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (12)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (12)

anatoxin-a (24)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (12)

bromomethane (12)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (12)

chlorate (24)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (12)

chloromethane (12)

chlorpyrifos (12)

chromium (24)

chromium-6 (24)

cobalt (24)

cylindrospermopsin (24)

dimethipin (12)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (12)

equilin (12)

estriol (12)

estrone (12)

ethoprop (12)

Germanium (12)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (64)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (64)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (64)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (12)

lithium (12)

Manganese (12)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (12)

molinate (12)

molybdenum (24)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (12)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (12)

nitrobenzene (12)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (12)

o-toluidine (12)

oxyfluorfen (12)

perchlorate (12)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (12)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (12)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (12)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (24)

perfluorobutanoic acid (12)

perfluorodecanoic acid (12)

perfluorododecanoic acid (12)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (24)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (24)

perfluorohexanoic acid (12)

perfluorononanoic acid (24)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (24)

perfluorooctanoic acid (24)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluoropentanoic acid (12)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (12)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (12)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (12)

profenofos (12)

quinoline (12)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (12)

strontium (24)

tebuconazole (12)

terbacil (12)

testosterone (12)

total microcystins (24)

Total Permethrin (12)

tribufos (12)

vanadium (24)

Sampling Facilities

Baxter
Surface Water (SW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
BAXTER 00101EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Belmont
Surface Water (SW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
BELMONT 00102EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Queen Lane
Surface Water (SW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
QUEEN LANE 00103EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

Hendrix & BustletonDistribution System (DS)
Richmond & KirkbrideDistribution System (DS)
5th & CheltenDistribution System (DS)
Cottman & LorettoDistribution System (DS)
Frankford & HartelDistribution System (DS)
Chestnut Hill HospitalDistribution System (DS)
Haines, W. of Germantown Ave.Distribution System (DS)
29th & CambriaDistribution System (DS)
61st & ThompsonDistribution System (DS)
Belmont & ViolaDistribution System (DS)
8200 Enterprise (SWWPCP)Distribution System (DS)
28th & ThompsonDistribution System (DS)
The Navy YardDistribution System (DS)
Broad & Market (MSB)Distribution System (DS)
Upper Roxborough Reservoir EffluentDistribution System (DS)
Roxborough High ServiceDistribution System (DS)
Fire Station, Hendrix & BustletonMaximum Residence Time (MR)
Gas Stn, Ridge & Old Line Rd.Maximum Residence Time (MR)
8200 Enterprise Ave.Maximum Residence Time (MR)
Fire Station, 4th and Girard AveMaximum Residence Time (MR)
Queen Lane Raw Water Pump Station; 4600 Ridge AveMaximum Residence Time (MR)
Pa Dept of Health Morgue; 321 UniversityMaximum Residence Time (MR)

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FAQ

Is Philadelphia Water Department tap water safe to drink?

When was Philadelphia Water Department last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on October 7th, 2024.