Pennsville Tap Water Quality Report
Pennsville's water has 5 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 1 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029). We recommend using a certified water filter.
Other systems listed for Pennsville with results above guidelines: ESTAUGH CORP T/A MEDFORD LEAS (3 above guidelines), ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY (5 above guidelines), VEOLIA WATER DELAWARE, INC (4 above guidelines)
Water system
PENNSVILLE TWSP. WATER DEPART.
3 other systems are listed for Pennsville. See their figures
People Served
13,500
Health-based violations since 2020
0
PENNSVILLE TWSP. WATER DEPART.. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Dec 2023 · PENNSVILLE TWSP. WATER DEPART.
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Pennsville Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure: Pennsville's water has 6 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in Pennsville's water.
PENNSVILLE TWSP. WATER DEPART., Pennsville's water system, serves 13,500 people. 3 other systems are listed for Pennsville. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to PENNSVILLE TWSP. WATER DEPART.'s. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for PENNSVILLE TWSP. WATER DEPART. is from Dec 2023.
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Pennsville Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Pennsville, NJ
We read Pennsville, NJ’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 5 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 1 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029) and 12 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 123 results on file
- 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Fluoride in Pennsville's water
ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY
PWSID DE0000552
ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY reported 0.66 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
VEOLIA WATER DELAWARE, INC
PWSID DE0000564
VEOLIA WATER DELAWARE, INC reported 0.9 mg/L, at or above the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation and below the 1.5 mg/L WHO guideline value and NTP neurodevelopment review level.
PENNSVILLE TWSP. WATER DEPART.
PWSID NJ1708001
PENNSVILLE TWSP. WATER DEPART. reported 0.151 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
ESTAUGH CORP T/A MEDFORD LEAS
PWSID NJ0320002
ESTAUGH CORP T/A MEDFORD LEAS reported 0.0483 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
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Recommended Water Filters for Pennsville
Based on Pennsville's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA's health goals (MCLGs) or legal limits (MCL).
Solventum Purification Inc.
3MRO401
NSF Certified:
Daily Production
11.48 gpd
Highlights:
- NSF-58 certified reverse osmosis system
- 11.48 GPD production capacity
- Reduces total dissolved solids (TDS) for purer water
Removes 15 contaminants:
+10 more
Copper, Cryptosporidium, Fluoride, Lead, Radium 226, Radium 228, Radium, combined (-226 & -228), Selenium, Total Dissolved Solids, Turbidity
Solventum Purification Inc.
3MRO301
NSF Certified:
Daily Production
11.48 gpd
Highlights:
- NSF-58 certified reverse osmosis system
- 11.48 GPD production capacity
- Reduces total dissolved solids (TDS) for purer water
Removes 15 contaminants:
+10 more
Copper, Cryptosporidium, Fluoride, Lead, Radium 226, Radium 228, Radium, combined (-226 & -228), Selenium, Total Dissolved Solids, Turbidity
AquaTru
Classic
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.04 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Best overall contaminant reduction score
- Most performance certifications
- Lifetime warranty
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-58, NSF-401 certified
Removes 23 contaminants:
+18 more
Molybdenum, Barium, Chlorine, Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Calcium, Chloride, Copper, Magnesium, Nitrate, Phosphorus, Sodium, Sulfate, Total Dissolved Solids, Zinc, Total THMs, Chloroform, Nitrate (as N)
AquaTru
Carafe
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.3 gpm
Daily Production
4 gpd
Highlights:
- Verified PFAS reduction
- Glass collection vessel
- Plug-and-play installation
- NSF-53, NSF-42, NSF-58, NSF-401, NSF-372 certified
Removes 17 contaminants:
+12 more
Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Copper, Total THMs, Chloroform, Chloride, Sulfate, Nitrate (as N), Molybdenum, Barium, Strontium, Uranium
Filters for what Pennsville reported
Verify Your Water Quality with Independent Testing
With 5 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 1 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029) and 12 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file), independent laboratory testing provides a second opinion and can track changes over time.
SimpleLab
Advanced Home Water Test
$269
Comprehensive water analysis testing over 200 contaminants including bacteria, heavy metals, and chemical compounds.
Tap Score
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9) Test
$275
Tests for disinfection byproducts formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water treatment.
Tap Score
PFAS Forever Chemicals Test
$339.95
Specialized test for PFOA, PFOS, and 24 other forever chemicals. Essential for areas near military bases, airports, or industrial sites.
With 6 contaminants above health guidelines, you may want to explore water purification options. Learn how to make distilled water at home for applications like humidifiers, CPAP machines, and baby formula.
What Pennsville's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Pennsville includes iron, manganese, sulfate and a chlorine-based disinfectant — the readings behind these common tap water questions. We publish a city-level hardness figure for Pennsville, resolved from its water systems where they report one and estimated from county sampling where they do not. Each page starts with the hot-tap and cold-tap check, then shows what your own water system reported.
On a private well near Pennsville? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Salem County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Water softener cost and installation in Pennsville
Pennsville's tap water has an estimated 4.3 grains per gallon (73.0 mg/L, county sampling in Salem County) — moderately hard on the USGS scale, below the range where scale is usually worth treating.
Water softener cost for an estimated 4.3 gpg water in Pennsville — equipment and local installation labour for your ZIP code, with the sizing arithmetic shown in full. For the national picture first, read what a water softener costs — equipment, installation labour and ten-year ownership, each separated out. For New Jersey as a whole, read water softener cost in New Jersey — priced against the plumber wage published for the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsville Tap Water
Pennsville's water has 5 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 1 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029). We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure to these contaminants. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in Pennsville's water.
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