Water Quality: Newtown, PA
4 water systems • 40,515 people served
Multiple Health Violations351
Total Violations
12
Health-Based Violations
4
Water Systems
40,515
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Newtown has 12 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Barium, Chlorine Dioxide, Disinfection Byproducts. In total, 351 violations are on record for 4 water systems serving 40,515 people.
Contaminants Found
Barium
Chlorine Dioxide
Disinfection Byproducts
Water Systems Serving Newtown
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWTOWN ARTESIAN WATER CO | PA1090043 | Surface Water | 38,500 | 104 |
| TWP OF UPPER MAKEFIELD | PA1090122 | Groundwater | 1,800 | 174 |
| BUCKINGHAM VLY REHAB & NURSING | PA1090002 | Groundwater | 190 | 39 |
| UPPER MAKEFIELD ENCLAVE | PA1090121 | Groundwater | 25 | 34 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.