Water Quality in Philadelphia, PA
Detailed water quality data for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania including contaminant levels, EPA comparisons, AquaScore™ grading, and treatment recommendations.
Water utility: Philadelphia Water Department.
Water source: Delaware River, Schuylkill River.
Key Contaminants Found
- Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
- Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
- Chromium (hexavalent)
- Lead
- Radium-226 & -228
Philadelphia draws from two major rivers that receive agricultural, industrial, and urban runoff. The city has an estimated 20,000+ lead service lines, creating significant exposure risk.