West Grove Borough
EPA ID: PA1150105 · 2,873 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for West Grove Borough (PA1150105): 8 violations on record since 2021. Every entry among the 8 violations in EPA records for West Grove Borough has a resolved status in the data; this utility delivers water to about 2,873 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for West Grove Borough Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with West Grove Borough have a median household income of $114,403 and about 12,049 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
West Grove Borough's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
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
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 5 detections recorded. 1 detection is above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
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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
West Grove Borough (EPA ID: PA1150105) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,873 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 19390 in West Grove.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Endothall | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Endothall | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 3 | No |
| Endothall | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.003 mg/L (1996-12-31).
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.
- 19390 - West Grove
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for West Grove Borough (PA1150105) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Grove Borough water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for West Grove Borough; its 8 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does West Grove Borough serve?
West Grove Borough serves approximately 2,873 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does West Grove Borough get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). West Grove Borough (PA): 8 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa1150105/
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