Ellwood City
PA

Is Ellwood City, PA Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Ellwood City tap water meets federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards but 1 of 1 ZIP code show detections above EPA health guidelines, primarily for PFBS. A certified filter is recommended for households that want an additional layer of protection.

1Water system
1ZIP codes
100%ZIPs above EPA guideline
Metro areaPittsburgh, PA
Latest data2024-10-08

Where Does Ellwood City Get Its Water?

Water in Ellwood City, PA is provided by 1 public water system: PA AMER WATER CO ELLWOOD CTY.

How Is Ellwood City Tap Water Treated?

Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine and on-site generated disinfectant. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration) and post-ozone biofiltration.

What's in Ellwood City Tap Water?

The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Ellwood City public water systems. 1 of 1 ZIP codes showed detections above EPA health guidelines.

ContaminantPeak detectedEPA guidelineZIPs detectedStatus
PFBS 0.0116 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 1 ZIP Above guideline
lithium 13.1 µg/L — 1 ZIP Within guideline
PFBA 0.0085 µg/L — 1 ZIP Within guideline
PFTrDA 0.007 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
PFPeA 0.0058 µg/L — 1 ZIP Within guideline

Health Risk Profile for Ellwood City

Based on EPA monitoring data, 1 of 1 ZIP codes in Ellwood City have recorded detections above EPA health guidelines. Sensitive populations such as infants, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems may benefit from an additional layer of protection such as a certified point-of-use filter.

Best Broad-Spectrum Filters for This Water Profile

This city profile includes PFAS detections, chlorine disinfection, and other dissolved contaminants. Reverse osmosis (RO) systems certified under NSF/ANSI 58 provide broad reduction coverage; for PFAS specifically, confirm NSF/ANSI P473 or equivalent PFAS reduction certification.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ellwood City Tap Water

Is Ellwood City tap water safe to drink?

Ellwood City tap water meets Safe Drinking Water Act requirements but 1 of 1 ZIP codes show contaminant levels above EPA health-based guidelines. A certified point-of-use filter adds an extra layer of protection.

What contaminants are in Ellwood City tap water?

The most commonly detected contaminants in Ellwood City water systems include: PFBS, lithium, PFBA. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.

Where does Ellwood City get its drinking water?

Ellwood City receives water from one public water system, including PA AMER WATER CO ELLWOOD CTY.

Do I need a water filter in Ellwood City?

If your ZIP code is among those with detections above EPA health guidelines, choose a filter certified for the specific contaminants shown in your ZIP report. Reverse osmosis is generally the broadest option for PFAS, lithium, and many other dissolved contaminants.

How often is Ellwood City tap water tested?

Public water systems in Ellwood City are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2024-10-08.

Tap water reports by ZIP in Ellwood City

Water utilities serving Ellwood City, PA

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline. Outlines appear when service-area boundary data is available for this ZIP.

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