Morrisville
PA

Is Morrisville, PA Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Morrisville tap water meets federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards but 1 of 2 ZIP codes show detections above EPA health guidelines, primarily for PFOA. A certified filter is recommended for households that want an additional layer of protection.

5Water systems
2ZIP codes
50%ZIPs above EPA guideline
Metro areaPhiladelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
Latest data2025-11-19

Where Does Morrisville Get Its Water?

Water in Morrisville, PA is provided by 5 public water systems: MORRISVILLE MUNIC AUTHORITY, EAST DUNKARD WATER AUTHORITY, FALLS TWP WATER & SEWER DEPT, PA AMERICAN WATER CO YARDLEY and SOUTHWESTERN PA WATER AUTH.

How Is Morrisville Tap Water Treated?

Treated water is disinfected using calcium hypochlorite and chloramines and free chlorine and on-site generated disinfectant. Treatment includes air stripping, conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration), direct filtration, groundwater disinfection and post-ozone biofiltration.

What's in Morrisville Tap Water?

The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Morrisville public water systems. 1 of 2 ZIP codes showed detections above EPA health guidelines.

ContaminantPeak detectedEPA guidelineZIPs detectedStatus
PFOA 0.0097 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 1 ZIP Above guideline
lithium 9 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
PFTrDA 0.007 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
11Cl-PF3OUdS 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
8:2 FTS 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline

Health Risk Profile for Morrisville

Based on EPA monitoring data, 1 of 2 ZIP codes in Morrisville 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 Morrisville Tap Water

Is Morrisville tap water safe to drink?

Morrisville tap water meets Safe Drinking Water Act requirements but 1 of 2 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 Morrisville tap water?

The most commonly detected contaminants in Morrisville water systems include: PFOA, lithium, PFTrDA. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.

Where does Morrisville get its drinking water?

Morrisville receives water from 5 public water systems, including MORRISVILLE MUNIC AUTHORITY.

Do I need a water filter in Morrisville?

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 Morrisville tap water tested?

Public water systems in Morrisville 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 2025-11-19.

Tap water reports by ZIP in Morrisville

Water utilities serving Morrisville, 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.

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