Water Quality Report · Updated May 12, 2026
AQUA PA BENSALEM
AQUA PA BENSALEM delivers tap water graded F (53/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 59,001 residents in BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania using surface water (purchased). The most significant water quality concerns are: PFAS contamination; Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline. For questions, the utility can be reached at 610-645-1122.
Is BRYN MAWR tap water safe to drink?
AQUA PA BENSALEM delivers tap water that earns a grade of F (53/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — a poor rating, with significant contamination concerns and/or recent violations.
The utility serves 59,001 residents in BRYN MAWR, drawing from surface water (purchased).
Public testing data identifies 13 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS), Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Trichloroacetic acid, Bromodichloromethane, Dichloroacetic acid, Chloroform, Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Dibromochloromethane, Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Dibromoacetic acid, Chromium (hexavalent). For most residents, a properly certified home filter at the kitchen tap is the most cost-effective way to reduce exposure to whatever's in your water. See our filter recommendations below, matched specifically to this utility's contaminant profile.
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Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for AQUA PA BENSALEM.
PFAS contamination
Severe concernPerfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) detected. PFAS are persistent chemicals linked to cancer and immune effects with no known safe exposure threshold.
Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernPerfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) detected at 1.7 ppt, 1700x above the EWG health guideline of 0.001 ppt.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 42.9 ppb, 716x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 25.5 ppb, 255x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
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Recommended water filters for BRYN MAWR
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.
Reverse Osmosis or NSF P473 certified carbon
$80-$750Activated carbon and RO are the only technologies proven to remove PFAS at certified levels.
Carbon block (NSF/ANSI 42 + 53)
$40-$750Activated carbon is highly effective for disinfection byproducts like TTHM and HAA5.
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 53/100 breaks down across five weighted components. Read the full methodology →
Contaminants detected — international standards comparison
Every contaminant detected, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal (the strictest US benchmark). Why we show multiple standards →
| Contaminant | Detected | EWG US health-based |
EPA US legal |
EU DWD Europe |
WHO global |
CA PHG strictest US |
Tested sample year |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) PFAS |
1.7 ppt | 0.001 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 1700× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
42.9 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 716× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
25.5 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 255× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
30.8 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 205× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
13.5 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 135× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
7.87 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 131× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
11.3 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 57× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
20.9 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 52× over |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) PFAS |
2.9 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | 32× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
1.99 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 20× over |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) PFAS |
2.38 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | 7.9× over |
| Dibromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.219 ppb | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | — | 7.3× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.126 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 6.3× over |
| 1,4-Dioxane Semi-volatile organic compound |
0.216 ppb | 0.35 | — | — | 50 | 1 | — | Below guideline |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
61.1 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Bromoform Disinfection byproduct |
0.0466 ppb | 0.5 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Molybdenum Other |
2.08 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.771 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
0.788 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.389 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
5.22 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
4.38 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA) PFAS |
2.52 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
2.0 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA) PFAS |
0.68 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.178 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
All values in the unit of the detected level. Red cells indicate the detected level exceeds that standard. Some contaminants have limits in some jurisdictions but not others (shown as —). The "Tested" column shows the year each contaminant sample was collected.
Sources: US EPA, EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
AQUA PA BENSALEM service area
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