Water Quality: Ephrata, PA
3 water systems • 25,028 people served
Some Concerns44
Total Violations
2
Health-Based Violations
3
Water Systems
25,028
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Ephrata has 2 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Selenium. In total, 44 violations are on record for 3 water systems serving 25,028 people.
Contaminants Found
Selenium
Water Systems Serving Ephrata
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPHRATA AREA JOINT AUTHORITY | PA7360045 | Surface Water | 24,500 | 8 |
| FAIRMOUNT HOME | PA7360039 | Groundwater | 483 | 24 |
| DUTCH MOBILEHOME PARK | PA7360038 | Groundwater | 45 | 12 |
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.