Pa American Phoenixville
EPA ID: PA1150206 · 2,661 people served · 2 ZIP codes
With a five-year violation-free history, Pa American Phoenixville delivers safe water to 2,661 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2024) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pa American Phoenixville Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Pa American Phoenixville serves a community with a median household income of $106,306 and an estimated 56,309 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Pa American Phoenixville's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 85th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 17 detections recorded. 5 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania
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
Pa American Phoenixville (EPA ID: PA1150206) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,661 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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 Pa American Phoenixville (PA1150206) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pa American Phoenixville water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Pa American Phoenixville has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Pa American Phoenixville serve?
Pa American Phoenixville serves approximately 2,661 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Pa American Phoenixville get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.