What was found in ZIP 19518
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 4540.5 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1410 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 300 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 103.47 µg/L 129% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 164.6 µg/L — BIRDSBORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 5,353 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 89.71 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 151 µg/L — BIRDSBORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 5,353 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 128 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 67.485 µg/L 112% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 94.885 µg/L — BIRDSBORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 5,353 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 13.835 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 94.57 µg/L — BIRDSBORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 5,353 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 16.825 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 43.85 µg/L — BIRDSBORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 5,353 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 42.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 21.25 µg/L 142% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 16 µg/L 160% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 14.335 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11.66 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 8.37 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 7.21905 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 2.09 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 1.81 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 1.7 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BIRDSBORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 5,353 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.6 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BIRDSBORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 5,353 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 1 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BIRDSBORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 5,353 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | 0.7800 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.4000 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BIRDSBORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 5,353 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0298 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0127 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0060 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0054 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV · 24,951 people · 2025 | 2/2 | 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 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 19518
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| PAW GLEN ALSACE DIV | PA | 24,951 |
| BIRDSBORO MUNI WATER AUTH | PA | 5,353 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 19518 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 19518 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 36 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 19518. 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 19518?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 19518. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 19518's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Copper, Barium, TTHM, Chloroform, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.