Water Quality: Allentown, PA
18 water systems • 198,541 people served
Multiple Health Violations403
Total Violations
6
Health-Based Violations
18
Water Systems
198,541
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Allentown has 6 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Chlorine Dioxide, E. coli, Endrin, Fecal Coliform. In total, 403 violations are on record for 18 water systems serving 198,541 people.
Contaminants Found
Chlorine Dioxide
E. coli
Endrin
Fecal Coliform
Water Systems Serving Allentown
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCA ALLENTOWN DIVISION | PA3390024 | Surface Water | 118,000 | 13 |
| LCA WLSA CENTRAL DIVISION | PA3390073 | Surface Water | 47,693 | 36 |
| SWT MAIN SYSTEM | PA3390065 | Surface Water | 14,500 | 18 |
| SALISBURY TWP WATER SYSTEM | PA3390062 | Surface Water | 8,522 | 3 |
| LCA NORTH WHITEHALL DIVISION | PA3390055 | Surface Water | 2,910 | 6 |
| LCA ARCADIA WEST DIVISION | PA3391001 | Groundwater | 1,392 | 26 |
| SWT ALLENTOWN CONS SYSTEM | PA3390087 | Surface Water | 1,300 | 2 |
| LCA EMMAUS CONSECUTIVE DIV | PA3390075 | Groundwater | 1,046 | 0 |
| LCA WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP DIV | PA3390078 | Surface Water | 965 | 12 |
| HANOVER TOWNSHIP LEHIGH COUNTY | PA3390097 | Surface Water | 520 | 3 |
| LCA HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS DIV | PA3390047 | Groundwater | 509 | 13 |
| LCA MADISON NORTH DIVISION | PA3390115 | Groundwater | 290 | 0 |
| LCA UPPER MILFORD CENTRAL DIV | PA3390076 | Groundwater | 256 | 5 |
| LCA CLEARVIEW FARM ESTATES DIV | PA3480028 | Groundwater | 170 | 0 |
| LCA PINE LAKES DIVISION | PA3390085 | Groundwater | 158 | 5 |
| LCA BEVERLY HILLS DIVISION | PA3390035 | Groundwater | 122 | 1 |
| GILLETT MHC | PA2080025 | Surface Water | 100 | 255 |
| LCA MILL CREEK DIVISION | PA3390080 | Groundwater | 88 | 5 |
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.