Quakertown Boro
EPA ID: PA1090082 · 12,800 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Quakertown Boro (PA1090082): PFAS sampling above the current EPA limit (UCMR5). Records for Quakertown Boro show 20 violations over the monitored period, with every finding addressed and officially closed - the provider, which serves approximately 12,800 people, carries no outstanding enforcement actions in the current EPA dataset and meets all applicable drinking water requirements.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Quakertown Boro Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Quakertown Boro serves a community with a median household income of $88,931 and an estimated 38,009 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Quakertown Boro's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Quakertown Boro compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 2110 at 13 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Gross Alpha at 1 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Radium-226 at 1 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.
Radium-228 at 1 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Contaminant 2110 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Quakertown Boro (EPA ID: PA1090082) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 12,800 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 20 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Atrazine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2110 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2110 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2110 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2110 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2110 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2110 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2110 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2110 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2110 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2110 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2110 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2110 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2110 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Radium-226 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Radium-228 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 2110 | Other Violation | 13 | No |
| Atrazine | Organic | 1 | No |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Radium-226 | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00133 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by PA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Quakertown Boro (PA1090082) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quakertown Boro water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Quakertown Boro; its 20 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Quakertown Boro serve?
Quakertown Boro serves approximately 12,800 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Quakertown Boro get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Quakertown Boro (PA): 20 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa1090082/
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