PFOS
3.6× the limitPerfluorooctanesulfonic acid
14.3ng/L
Each block = 4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)
EPA UCMR 5 · sampled 2025Evidence
Water system record · PA1090082
Quakertown BORO
Quakertown BORO serves 12,800 people from groundwater. 31 results are on record. Three PFAS, PFNA, PFOA and PFOS, are above their federal limits (2024 limits that water systems have until at least 2029 to meet); lithium sits above a screening level.
- Source
- Groundwater Serves 1 city area on record.
- Population
- 12,800 as reported to EPA
- Type
- Community Water System Pennsylvania
- Cities
- 1 Quakertown
- Records
- 31 results latest 2025
What stands out
Three PFAS above the 2024 federal limit
Each bar is drawn in blocks of its own limit, so the length shows how far above it the result sits.
PFOA
2.7× the limitPerfluorooctanoic acid
10.8ng/L
Each block = 4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)
EPA UCMR 5 · sampled 2025Evidence
PFNA
2.4× the limitPerfluorononanoic acid
24ng/L
Each block = 10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)
EPA UCMR 5 · sampled 2025Evidence
Coverage by group
31 results on record- PFAS (forever chemicals)3 above · 5 detected · 21 not detected
- Metals & lead1 detected
- Disinfection by-productsNot monitored
- Other1 above
Every detected result
10 detected results, by distance from their limit
- LithiumEPA UCMR 5 · 202510 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit)80.4µg/LAbove screening
- Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)EPA UCMR 5 · 20254.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)14.3ng/LAbove limit
- Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)EPA UCMR 5 · 20254.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)10.8ng/LAbove limit
- Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)EPA UCMR 5 · 202510 ng/L federal MCL (2024)24ng/LAbove limit
- Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)EPA UCMR 5 · 202510 ng/L federal MCL (2024)3.1ng/LWithin reference
- Lead (90th percentile)EPA SDWIS (Lead & Copper Rule) · 202515 µg/L federal action level1.33µg/LWithin reference
- Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)EPA UCMR 5 · 20252,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit)6.8ng/LWithin reference
- Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)EPA UCMR 5 · 2025400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)6.1ng/LWithin reference
- Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)EPA UCMR 5 · 2025No federal or state limit; shown for transparency7.1ng/LDetected · no limit
- Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)EPA UCMR 5 · 2025No federal or state limit; shown for transparency8.3ng/LDetected · no limit
21 other contaminants tested, none detected
- 11Cl-PF3OUdS
- 4:2 FTS
- 6:2 FTS
- 8:2 FTS
- 9Cl-PF3ONS
- ADONA
- HFPO-DA (GenX)
- NEtFOSAA
- NFDHA
- NMeFOSAA
- PFDA
- PFDoA
- PFEESA
- PFHpA
- PFHpS
- PFMBA
- PFMPA
- PFPeS
- PFTA
- PFTrDA
- PFUnA
Compliance and coverage
Lead service lines
3,791service lines inventoried
- Lead0
- Galvanized, to replace35
- Material unknown1,835
- Not lead1,921
From the utility's inventory reported to EPA (2026Q2). Look up your address with the utility.
Compliance
0health-based violations in the last 10 years
From EPA SDWIS. A clean violation history means no enforcement action was recorded; it does not cover contaminants without a limit.
Not in this recordDisinfection by-products weren't monitored in this dataset
No result is not a pass. Your utility's annual water quality report may list them, and a certified lab test covers your own tap.
A federal limit (an MCL or action level) is an enforceable legal cap; a health goal is often stricter. Meeting the limit is a compliance fact, not a health clearance, and PurityMap publishes no overall compliance verdict.
What you can do
Test first, then treat what was found
- 01 · TestTest your own tap
Plumbing inside a home can add lead that the system record can't show. A tap test tells you what reaches your glass.
Certified labHow to test your tap → - 02 · Treat PFASReverse osmosis, or carbon certified for PFAS
PFOS 14.3 ng/L, above the 4 ng/L limit (+7 more PFAS detected)
NSF/ANSI 58 or 53, with PFNA/PFOA/PFOS/PFBS/PFHxA/PFHxS/PFBA/PFPeA named on the listingTreatment for PFAS → - 03 · LeadLead-certified carbon filter, or reverse osmosis
lead 1.33 µg/L, below the 15 µg/L action level
NSF/ANSI 53 (lead)Treatment for Lead →
Understand water treatment technologies →
Understand:PFAS in QuakertownLead in Quakertown
Test your own tap
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Screening: quick check, not lab-grade
Safe Home DIY Lead in Drinking Water Combo Test Kit
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Lead, read as one of three ranges: 0–4, 5–15 or 15+ ppb
- Turnaround: 5 minutes
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Lab-certified results
ETR Labs Basic Water Quality Test Kit
ETR Laboratories
50+ substances, including lead, copper, arsenic, nitrate, hardness and coliform bacteria
- Analyzed by Environmental Testing and Research Laboratories (ETR Labs), Leominster, MA · ISO/IEC 17025:2017, ANAB certificate AT-2638
- Turnaround: 2–4 business days after the lab receives it
What it can't tell you: It does not test PFAS, and not every result on the panel falls under the lab's accredited scope.
When your results arrive, read them here →
Commercial
Certified for a concern found here
Each card names which of this system’s findings its current certification covers, and which it doesn’t.
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Under-Sink Filter
Aquasana Claryum 2-Stage Under-Sink Filter (AQ-5200)
- PFOA: eligible, evidence match
- PFOS: eligible, evidence match
- Lead: eligible, evidence match
- Not established: Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), Lithium, Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS) and 4 more
Not suitable for (5)
- Treating every tap in the home
- A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
- All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
- Anyone who can't plumb, drill or hire an installer
- Renters who can't modify plumbing
Under-Sink Filter
Aquasana Claryum 3-Stage Max Flow Under-Sink Filter (AQ-6300M)
- PFOA: eligible, evidence match
- PFOS: eligible, evidence match
- Lead: eligible, evidence match
- Not established: Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), Lithium, Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS) and 4 more
Not suitable for (5)
- Treating every tap in the home
- A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
- All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
- Anyone who can't plumb, drill or hire an installer
- Renters who can't modify plumbing
See all 13 products certified for a concern in this system →
Countertop System
Aquasana Clean Water Machine Countertop Filter (AQ-CWM2)
- PFOA: eligible, evidence match
- PFOS: eligible, evidence match
- Lead: eligible, evidence match
- Not established: Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), Lithium, Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS) and 4 more
Not suitable for (3)
- Treating every tap in the home
- A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
- All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
Countertop System
Patriot Pure Ultimate Water Filtration System
- PFOA: eligible, evidence match
- PFOS: eligible, evidence match
- Lead: eligible, evidence match
- Not established: Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), Lithium, Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS) and 4 more
Not suitable for (3)
- Treating every tap in the home
- A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
- All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
Countertop System
AquaTru Carafe Countertop Reverse-Osmosis Purifier (AT100)
- PFOA: eligible, evidence match
- PFOS: eligible, evidence match
- Lead: eligible, evidence match
- Not established: Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), Lithium, Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS) and 4 more
Not suitable for (3)
- Treating every tap in the home
- A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
- All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
Countertop System
AquaTru Classic Countertop Reverse-Osmosis Purifier (AT2000)
- PFOA: eligible, evidence match
- PFOS: eligible, evidence match
- Lead: eligible, evidence match
- Not established: Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), Lithium, Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS) and 4 more
Not suitable for (3)
- Treating every tap in the home
- A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
- All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
Under-Sink Filter
Waterdrop G3P600 Tankless Reverse-Osmosis System
- PFOA: eligible, evidence match
- PFOS: eligible, evidence match
- Lead: eligible, evidence match
- Not established: Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), Lithium, Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS) and 4 more
Not suitable for (5)
- Treating every tap in the home
- A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
- All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
- Anyone who can't plumb, drill or hire an installer
- Renters who can't modify plumbing
Under-Sink Filter
Waterdrop G3P800 Tankless Reverse-Osmosis System
- PFOA: eligible, evidence match
- PFOS: eligible, evidence match
- Lead: eligible, evidence match
- Not established: Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), Lithium, Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS) and 4 more
Not suitable for (5)
- Treating every tap in the home
- A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
- All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
- Anyone who can't plumb, drill or hire an installer
- Renters who can't modify plumbing
Refrigerator Filter
Whirlpool Filter 3 Refrigerator Water Filter (WHR3RXD1)
- PFOA: eligible, evidence match
- PFOS: eligible, evidence match
- Lead: eligible, evidence match
- Not established: Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), Lithium, Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS) and 4 more
Not suitable for (3)
- Treating every tap in the home
- A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
- All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
Water Pitcher
Brita Elite Water Filter Pitcher
- Lead: eligible, evidence match
- Not established: Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), PFOA, PFOS and 6 more
Not suitable for (3)
- Treating every tap in the home
- A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
- All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
Water Pitcher
Culligan ZeroWater 10-Cup Pitcher (ZEROP10)
- Lead: eligible, evidence match
- Not established: Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), PFOA, PFOS and 6 more
Not suitable for (3)
- Treating every tap in the home
- A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
- All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
Faucet Attachment
PUR Plus Faucet Filter (FM2500V)
- Lead: eligible, evidence match
- Not established: Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), PFOA, PFOS and 6 more
Not suitable for (3)
- Treating every tap in the home
- A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
- All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
Under-Sink Filter
Frizzlife SP99 Under-Sink Filter
- Lead: eligible, evidence match
- Not established: Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), PFOA, PFOS and 6 more
Not suitable for (4)
- Treating every tap in the home
- A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
- All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
- Anyone who can't plumb, drill or hire an installer
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Who does QUAKERTOWN BORO serve?
QUAKERTOWN BORO (PWS ID PA1090082) is a public water system serving 12,800 people in Quakertown, Pennsylvania.
Where does QUAKERTOWN BORO get its water?
QUAKERTOWN BORO is on record as drawing from groundwater. The source shapes which contaminants matter most for this system.
What does QUAKERTOWN BORO's monitoring record show?
PurityMap's record for QUAKERTOWN BORO holds 31 findings: 4 above a reference, 4 detected within the reference, 2 detected with no limit and 21 not detected, from 31 evidence records. Every finding links to its source; a substance that was never monitored is shown as pending, not as a pass.
Is QUAKERTOWN BORO's water safe to drink?
PurityMap does not issue a safety verdict. It publishes QUAKERTOWN BORO's measured results against each contaminant's benchmark so you can read them in context. Safety depends on the specific finding, your plumbing, and how the water reaches your tap.
How current is this QUAKERTOWN BORO data?
The latest published record for QUAKERTOWN BORO is dated 2026-09-16. Utilities report on regulatory cycles, so results reflect the monitoring period rather than a live reading.
Does this assessment represent my home's tap water?
No. It is assessed at the water-system level from QUAKERTOWN BORO's own monitoring. It does not cover the service line to your building or the plumbing inside it, which can add lead and other metals after the water leaves the system. A tap test is the way to know what reaches your glass.
What contaminants were detected in QUAKERTOWN BORO?
Lithium, Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS), Lead (90th percentile), Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA) were detected in this record. Each finding shows its measured value, its reference and its source on this page.
What should I do if I'm concerned about PFAS in QUAKERTOWN BORO's water?
Start with what the record shows: the PFAS findings above list each measured value against its reference. This record cannot show your home's plumbing, so a tap test tells you what reaches your glass. If you decide to treat your water, look for a filter whose certification covers the specific PFAS compounds in your record; the section "Certified for a concern found here" lists only products with a current certification record for these concerns.
What should I do if I'm concerned about lead in QUAKERTOWN BORO's water?
Start with what the record shows: the lead findings above list each measured value against its reference. This record cannot show your home's plumbing, so a tap test tells you what reaches your glass. If you decide to treat your water, look for a filter whose certification covers the specific contaminant in your record; the section "Certified for a concern found here" lists only products with a current certification record for these concerns.
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Sources and dataAll 31 records and their sourcesEPA UCMR 5 · EPA SDWIS (Lead & Copper Rule)
| Substance | Result | Reference | Sampled | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS) | < 5 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Not detected | — |
| 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS) | < 3 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Not detected | — |
| 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS) | < 5 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Not detected | — |
| 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS) | < 5 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Not detected | — |
| 9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS) | < 2 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Not detected | — |
| 4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA) | < 3 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Not detected | — |
| Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals) | < 5 ng/L | 10 ng/L federal MCL (2024) | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Not detected | — |
| N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA) | < 5 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Not detected | — |
| Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA) | < 20 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Not detected | — |
| N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA) | < 6 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Not detected | — |
| Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) | 7.1 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Detected, no limit | View evidence |
| Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS) | 6.8 ng/L | 2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit) | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Below limit | View evidence |
| Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA) | < 3 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Not detected | — |
| Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA) | < 3 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Not detected | — |
| Perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA) | < 3 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Not detected | — |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA) | < 3 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Not detected | — |
| Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS) | < 3 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Not detected | — |
| Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) | 6.1 ng/L | 400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state) | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Below limit | View evidence |
| Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS) | 3.1 ng/L | 10 ng/L federal MCL (2024) | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Below limit | View evidence |
| Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA) | < 3 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Not detected | — |
| Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA) | < 4 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Not detected | — |
| Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) | 24 ng/L | 10 ng/L federal MCL (2024) | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Above guideline | View evidence |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) | 10.8 ng/L | 4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024) | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Above guideline | View evidence |
| Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) | 14.3 ng/L | 4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024) | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Above guideline | View evidence |
| Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA) | 8.3 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Detected, no limit | View evidence |
| Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS) | < 4 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Not detected | — |
| Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA) | < 8 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Not detected | — |
| Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA) | < 7 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Not detected | — |
| Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA) | < 2 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Not detected | — |
| Lithium | 80.4 µg/L | 10 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit) | 2025-02-12 to 2025-09-04 | Above guideline | View evidence |
| Lead (90th percentile) | 1.33 µg/L | 15 µg/L federal action level | 2025–2025 monitoring period | Below limit | View evidence |
UCMR5 Analytical Results
UCMR5 Analytical Results: QUAKERTOWN BORO (PA1090082)
US EPA
State SDWIS Compliance Record
Lead & Copper Rule 90th-percentile: QUAKERTOWN BORO (PA1090082)
US EPA SDWIS