What was found in Warrington'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 | 3520 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 3320 µg/L 255% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 615 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 192 µg/L 240% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 180 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 177 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 157 µg/L 262% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 56.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 56 µg/L 373% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 31 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 25.479 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 21.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 13 µg/L 130% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 12.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 8 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 7 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 4.75 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 3.7 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.72 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.5000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.2000 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.1000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.1000 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0190 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0115 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0075 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0073 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0070 mg/L 47% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 5/6 | LCR |
| PFOS | 0.0069 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0056 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Warrington
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BCWSA MAIN LOWER SOUTH | 52,621 |
| BCWSA NEW HOPE | 3,017 |
| NESHAMINY MANOR CENTER | 2,100 |
| BCWSA SOLEBURY | 2,100 |
| BCWSA FOX RUN PRESERVE | 220 |
| NWWA INGHAM MEWS | 97 |
Frequently asked questions about Warrington tap water
Is Warrington tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 34 contaminants in the water serving Warrington. 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 Warrington?
6 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Warrington, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Warrington's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Warrington include Nitrate, Copper, Barium, TTHM, Fluoride. 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.