United Water PA (PA) Water Quality

United Water PA is a large public water system in EPA region 3 that provides tap water for the 17036, 17111, 17112 zip codes. It has 7 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 68.1 µg/L. Some (3 of 32 or 9%) 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 17.4 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the United Water PA 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 (9)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (9)

1,3-butadiene (9)

1,4-dioxane (9)

1-butanol (8)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (8)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (9)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (9)

2-methoxyethanol (8)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (8)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (9)

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

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (8)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (8)

anatoxin-a (16)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (9)

bromomethane (9)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (8)

chlorate (18)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (9)

chloromethane (9)

chlorpyrifos (8)

chromium (18)

chromium-6 (18)

cobalt (18)

cylindrospermopsin (16)

dimethipin (8)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (9)

ethoprop (8)

Germanium (8)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (32)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (32)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (32)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (8)

lithium (8)

Manganese (8)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (9)

molinate (9)

molybdenum (18)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (8)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (8)

nitrobenzene (9)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (8)

o-toluidine (8)

oxyfluorfen (8)

perchlorate (8)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (8)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (8)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (8)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (17)

perfluorobutanoic acid (8)

perfluorodecanoic acid (8)

perfluorododecanoic acid (8)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (17)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (17)

perfluorohexanoic acid (8)

perfluorononanoic acid (17)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (17)

perfluorooctanoic acid (17)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluoropentanoic acid (8)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (8)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (8)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (8)

profenofos (8)

quinoline (8)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (9)

strontium (18)

tebuconazole (8)

terbacil (9)

total microcystins (16)

Total Permethrin (8)

tribufos (8)

vanadium (18)

Sampling Facilities

6th Street TP
Surface Water (SW)

6th Street Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
SIXTH STREET 00101EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Hummelstown Membrane TP
Surface Water (SW)

Hummelstown Membrane Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Multiple Sources (MX)

1636 Buckingham RoadDistribution System (DS)
600 N. Mountain RoadDistribution System (DS)
41 Ceymore StreetDistribution System (DS)
150 Elizabeth Ave.Distribution System (DS)
Devon Manor BoosterDistribution System (DS)
1407 N. 25th StreetDistribution System (DS)
4650 Lindle RoadDistribution System (DS)
Oberlin BoosterDistribution System (DS)

Distribution System - SW
Surface Water (SW)

DSMRT for 6th StreetMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for HummelstownMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Airport
Ground Water (GW)

EPTDS from AirportEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System - GW
Ground Water (GW)

DSMRT for AirportMaximum Residence Time (MR)

HUMMELSTOWN
Surface Water (SW)

HUMMELSTOWN 00102EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is United Water PA tap water safe to drink?

When was United Water PA last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on January 4th, 2024.