Swartzville Tap Water Quality Report
Swartzville's water has 6 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 2 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029). We recommend using a certified water filter.
Water system
EAST COCALICO TOWNSHIP
People Served
6,735
Health-based violations since 2020
1
EAST COCALICO TOWNSHIP. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Jul 2024 · EAST COCALICO TOWNSHIP
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Swartzville Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure: Swartzville's water has 8 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in Swartzville's water.
EAST COCALICO TOWNSHIP, Swartzville's water system, serves 6,735 people. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for EAST COCALICO TOWNSHIP is from Jul 2024.
In EPA's 2023–2026 UCMR 5 testing, EAST COCALICO TOWNSHIP measured lithium at up to 25.7 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
Swartzville Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Swartzville, PA
We read Swartzville, 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.
- 6 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 2 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029), 10 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file) and 1 health-based EPA violation that began after the latest compliance result on file
- 118 results on file
- 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Fluoride in Swartzville's water
EAST COCALICO TOWNSHIP
PWSID PA7360113
Fluoride was detected in 18.7% of EAST COCALICO TOWNSHIP's samples (median below the detection limit).
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Recommended Water Filters for Swartzville
Based on Swartzville's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA's health goals (MCLGs) or legal limits (MCL).
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
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
Waterdrop
G3 P600
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
600 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Space-saving design
- Good contaminant reduction
- NSF-58 certified
Removes 4 contaminants:
Filters for what Swartzville reported
Verify Your Water Quality with Independent Testing
With 6 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 2 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029), 10 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file) and 1 health-based EPA violation that began after the latest compliance result 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
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9) Test
$275
Tests for disinfection byproducts formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water treatment.
With 8 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 Swartzville's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Swartzville includes sulfate — 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 Swartzville? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Lancaster County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Frequently Asked Questions About Swartzville Tap Water
Swartzville's water has 6 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 2 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 Swartzville's water. EPA records a health-based violation for EAST COCALICO TOWNSHIP that began after its latest compliance result on file (Nov 2020): Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average (Trichloroethylene), which began on January 1, 2025. Every such result predates it; its later EPA UCMR 5 results (Jul 2024) screen for unregulated contaminants and cannot show the water met this standard, so this page does not call the water safe.
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