What was found in West Grove's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 9180 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: TWIN PINES HEALTH CARE CENTER · 120 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 865 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LONDON GROVE TWP MUN AUTH · 4,770 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1100 µg/L — WEST GROVE BOROUGH · 2,873 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 110 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: WEST GROVE BOROUGH · 2,873 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 85.75 µg/L 572% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Highest in the city: WEST GROVE BOROUGH · 2,873 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 62.55 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LONDON GROVE TWP MUN AUTH · 4,770 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 51.5 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: WEST GROVE BOROUGH · 2,873 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 50.48 µg/L 84% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LONDON GROVE TWP MUN AUTH · 4,770 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 48.725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LONDON GROVE TWP MUN AUTH · 4,770 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 18.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LONDON GROVE TWP MUN AUTH · 4,770 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LONDON GROVE TWP MUN AUTH · 4,770 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LONDON GROVE TWP MUN AUTH · 4,770 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 12.545 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: WEST GROVE BOROUGH · 2,873 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 3.63 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: WEST GROVE BOROUGH · 2,873 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.335 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LONDON GROVE TWP MUN AUTH · 4,770 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 1 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: TWIN PINES HEALTH CARE CENTER · 120 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.8000 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: TWIN PINES HEALTH CARE CENTER · 120 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.7500 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: WEST GROVE BOROUGH · 2,873 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LONDON GROVE TWP MUN AUTH · 4,770 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LONDON GROVE TWP MUN AUTH · 4,770 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LONDON GROVE TWP MUN AUTH · 4,770 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LONDON GROVE TWP MUN AUTH · 4,770 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LONDON GROVE TWP MUN AUTH · 4,770 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0030 mg/L — WEST GROVE BOROUGH · 2,873 people · 1996 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving West Grove
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LONDON GROVE TWP MUN AUTH | 4,770 |
| WEST GROVE BOROUGH | 2,873 |
| TWIN PINES HEALTH CARE CENTER | 120 |
Frequently asked questions about West Grove tap water
Is West Grove tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving West Grove. 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 West Grove?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for West Grove, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in West Grove's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in West Grove include Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Lead, TTHM. The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.