PHOENIXVILLE WATER DEPT

PWSID: PA1150077 · Phoenixville, PA · Serves 16,599 people

Health Violations

PHOENIXVILLE WATER DEPT has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
16,599
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Surface Water

PHOENIXVILLE WATER DEPT (PWSID PA1150077) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 16,599 people in Phoenixville, PA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Pennsylvania drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 2 total violations, with 2 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Chloroform. Recorded violations span 2024–2024.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Pennsylvania state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
PA1150077
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Phoenixville, PA
Population Served
16,599
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Chloroform 2 2

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
Chloroform Yes Oct 1, 2024
Chloroform Yes Oct 1, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PHOENIXVILLE WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
PHOENIXVILLE WATER DEPT has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does PHOENIXVILLE WATER DEPT serve?
PHOENIXVILLE WATER DEPT serves 16,599 people in Phoenixville, PA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does PHOENIXVILLE WATER DEPT have?
PHOENIXVILLE WATER DEPT has 2 total violations on record spanning 2024–2024. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in PHOENIXVILLE WATER DEPT water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Chloroform.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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