What was found in ZIP 19053
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 5100 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 3320 µg/L 255% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 930 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 606 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 536 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 192 µg/L 240% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 177 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 171 µg/L 1140% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 157 µg/L 262% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 64.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 61.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 21.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 20 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 19.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Combined Uranium | 12.9779 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 12 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 9.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 5.7 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 5.4 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 4.4 µg/L 88% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.2 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 2.3 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 1.5 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.49 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.1 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 1 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.9000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 0.6000 µg/L 8.6% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | 0.5000 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.2800 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.2200 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.1000 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.0550 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.0400 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0230 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0218 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0196 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0175 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0149 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/6 | UCMR-5 |
| PFNA | 0.0120 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0101 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0086 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/6 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0077 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0022 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 6/6 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 19053
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| AQUA PA MAIN SYSTEM | PA | 822,600 |
| AQUA PA BENSALEM | PA | 59,001 |
| BCWSA MAIN LOWER SOUTH | PA | 52,621 |
| NORTHAMPTON BUCKS CO MUN AUTH | PA | 36,750 |
| AQUA PA UWCHLAN | PA | 35,518 |
| AQUA PA BRISTOL | PA | 28,727 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 19053 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 19053 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 48 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 19053. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 19053?
6 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 19053. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 19053's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Copper, Chlorite, Fluoride, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.