Tap Water Quality in Philadelphia, PA
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Philadelphia Drinking Water Overview
Population: ~1,600,000 | Source: Delaware River and Schuylkill River
Philadelphia draws from both the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers. Philadelphia Water Department serves 1.5 million people with water from three treatment plants. Lead service lines in the city's older housing stock are a significant concern; the city has an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 lead lines. A 2023 chemical spill on the Delaware River prompted a major emergency response.
Common water quality concerns in Philadelphia
Lead service lines
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PFAS
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Disinfection byproducts
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Industrial upstream discharges
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What's in your Philadelphia water report
Contaminant levels
Every detected contaminant in your Philadelphia water system, compared to EPA limits and health guidelines.
Violation history
All EPA violations on record for water systems serving Philadelphia, including health-based and monitoring violations.
Water quality grade
An A through F grade based on violation history, contaminant levels, and health guideline comparisons.
Filter recommendations
Which type of water filter will actually remove the contaminants found in your specific water system.
Water quality in nearby cities
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