What was found in ZIP 19608
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 | 5550 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PAW PENN DISTRICT · 28,508 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5680 µg/L — WERNERSVILLE MUNI WATER AUTH · 7,920 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 356.45 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PAW PENN DISTRICT · 28,508 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 495 µg/L — SHILLINGTON MUNI AUTH · 13,300 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 138 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PAW PENN DISTRICT · 28,508 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 21.4 µg/L 143% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: PAW PENN DISTRICT · 28,508 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 103 µg/L — SHILLINGTON MUNI AUTH · 13,300 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 100 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PAW PENN DISTRICT · 28,508 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 26.8 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PAW PENN DISTRICT · 28,508 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 36.34 µg/L — SHILLINGTON MUNI AUTH · 13,300 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 19.1 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PAW PENN DISTRICT · 28,508 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 30.94 µg/L — SHILLINGTON MUNI AUTH · 13,300 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 19.69 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW PENN DISTRICT · 28,508 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 28.73 µg/L — SHILLINGTON MUNI AUTH · 13,300 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 19.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW PENN DISTRICT · 28,508 people · 2025 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 17.045 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: SHILLINGTON MUNI AUTH · 13,300 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.54 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW PENN DISTRICT · 28,508 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 15.33 µg/L — SHILLINGTON MUNI AUTH · 13,300 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW PENN DISTRICT · 28,508 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 7.94 µg/L — SHILLINGTON MUNI AUTH · 13,300 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW PENN DISTRICT · 28,508 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.21 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW PENN DISTRICT · 28,508 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: SHILLINGTON MUNI AUTH · 13,300 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 1.9 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: PAW PENN DISTRICT · 28,508 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.47 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW PENN DISTRICT · 28,508 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.7000 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: PAW PENN DISTRICT · 28,508 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1000 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: PAW PENN DISTRICT · 28,508 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0304 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW PENN DISTRICT · 28,508 people · 2025 | 3/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0223 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW PENN DISTRICT · 28,508 people · 2025 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0164 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW PENN DISTRICT · 28,508 people · 2025 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0102 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW PENN DISTRICT · 28,508 people · 2025 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0100 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW PENN DISTRICT · 28,508 people · 2025 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0084 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW PENN DISTRICT · 28,508 people · 2025 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW PENN DISTRICT · 28,508 people · 2025 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0049 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAW PENN DISTRICT · 28,508 people · 2025 | 3/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PAW PENN DISTRICT · 28,508 people · 2025 | 3/3 | 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 19608
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| PAW PENN DISTRICT | PA | 28,508 |
| SHILLINGTON MUNI AUTH | PA | 13,300 |
| WERNERSVILLE MUNI WATER AUTH | PA | 7,920 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 19608 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 19608 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 19608. 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 19608?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 19608. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 19608's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Lead, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.