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Quakertown Boro water quality
EPA test results and violation history for Quakertown Boro in Pennsylvania. Public water system ID PA1090082. Serves ZIP codes 18951.
ND = not detected. PFAS from EPA UCMR 5 (2023–2025); lead and violations from EPA SDWIS.
What EPA records show for Quakertown Boro
- PFAS above EPA's limit (14.3 ppt)Highest PFOA 10.8 ppt, PFOS 14.3 ppt in EPA UCMR 5 testing. EPA's limit is 4 ppt each.
Reverse osmosis is the right fit for your water
Your utility's PFAS results exceed EPA's 4 ppt limit. Reverse osmosis is the most effective home option for PFAS and also handles lead, nitrate and arsenic.
iSpring RCC7AK Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis System
- Good for: PFAS, nitrate, arsenic, fluoride, radium, lead and most other dissolved contaminants
- Install: Under the kitchen sink, about an hour with basic tools
- Manufacturer lists NSF/ANSI 58 testing. Reverse osmosis is the treatment EPA names as most effective for PFAS.
Other good options
Bluevua RO100ROPOT Countertop Reverse Osmosis
- Good for: PFAS, nitrate, arsenic and lead without touching the plumbing
- Install: No install; sits on the counter. Good for renters
- Manufacturer lists WQA certification to NSF/ANSI 58.
ZeroWater 10-Cup Pitcher
- Good for: A low-cost first step for PFOA/PFOS and lead
- Install: None
- Manufacturer lists IAPMO certification for lead, chromium and PFOA/PFOS reduction.
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Questions
Does Quakertown Boro water have PFAS?
Yes. EPA UCMR 5 testing detected PFBA, PFBS, PFHxA, PFHxS, PFNA, PFOA, PFOS, PFPeA. The highest PFOA result was 10.8 ppt and the highest PFOS result was 14.3 ppt, against an EPA limit of 4 ppt each.
Is Quakertown Boro tap water safe to drink?
Its PFAS levels are above EPA's new limit, which utilities must meet by the end of the decade. Lead from home plumbing isn't captured by utility data, so a certified filter is worthwhile in older homes.
What water filter should I use in Quakertown Boro's service area?
Reverse osmosis is the right fit for your water. Your utility's PFAS results exceed EPA's 4 ppt limit. Reverse osmosis is the most effective home option for PFAS and also handles lead, nitrate and arsenic.