Lincoln Park Tap Water Quality Report
Lincoln Park's water has 5 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. We recommend using a certified water filter.
Other systems listed for Lincoln Park with results above guidelines: SHILLINGTON MUNI AUTH (2 above guidelines)
People Served
28,508
Health-based violations since 2020
0
PAW PENN DISTRICT. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Oct 2022 · PAW PENN DISTRICT
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Lincoln Park Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure: Lincoln Park's water has 5 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in Lincoln Park's water.
PAW PENN DISTRICT, Lincoln Park's water system, serves 28,508 people. 1 other system is listed for Lincoln Park. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to PAW PENN DISTRICT's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for PAW PENN DISTRICT is from Oct 2022.
In EPA's 2023–2026 UCMR 5 testing, PAW PENN DISTRICT measured lithium at up to 19.7 µg/L, which EPA counts as above its health reference level of 10 µg/L. That level is a screening value EPA uses to decide what to study further, not a legal limit, and this result does not change this page's water-quality summary.
Boil water advisories are issued by water systems and state agencies, and they change from day to day. Boil water advisories in Pennsylvania
Lincoln Park Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Lincoln Park, PA
We read Lincoln Park, PA’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 10 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 114 results on file
- 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Recommended Water Filters for Lincoln Park
Based on Lincoln Park's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
Culligan
ZeroWater
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1.9 gpm
Daily Production
1 gpd
Highlights:
- Compact design
- Easy to set up
- Affordable
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-401 certified
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Strontium, Molybdenum, Fluoride, Uranium, Lead, Total PFAS, Chlorine, 25, Phosphorus, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Carbonate, Magnesium, Sodium
Santevia
Bath Filter
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.36 gpm
Highlights:
- Organic cotton design reduces plastic used in construction
- Affordable upfront & ongoing cost
- The only bath filter that removed 100% chlorine with “normal” faster faucet flow
Removes 1 contaminants:
Waterdrop
A1
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1 gpm
Highlights:
- Performance certified
- Lower price than Philips
- Hot water dispensing
- Compact design
Removes 5 contaminants:
Whirlpool Corporation
W11256135
NSF Certified:
Capacity
1001 gal
Filter Life
3 mo
Flow Rate
0.7 gpm
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Benzene, Carbofuran, Chlorine (Free), Chlorine (Total), Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorobenzene, Cryptosporidium, Ethylbenzene, Lead, Mercury, Metolachlor, Tetrachloroethylene, Toxaphene, Turbidity
Verify Your Water Quality with Independent Testing
With 5 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 10 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
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.
Tap Score
Advanced Microplastics Test
$829
Cutting-edge testing for microplastics particles in drinking water using advanced laboratory techniques.
With 5 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 Lincoln Park's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Lincoln Park includes a chlorine-based disinfectant — the readings behind these common tap water questions. Each page starts with the hot-tap and cold-tap check, then shows what your own water system reported.
On a private well near Lincoln Park? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Berks County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lincoln Park Tap Water
Lincoln Park's water has 5 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. 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 Lincoln Park's water.
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