What was found in King of Prussia's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1100 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 447 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 16 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 6.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6.9 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.6280 mg/L 4187% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving King of Prussia
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WARWICK WATER WORKS | 98 |
Frequently asked questions about King of Prussia tap water
Is King of Prussia tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving King of Prussia. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve King of Prussia?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for King of Prussia, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in King of Prussia's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in King of Prussia include Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.