Public water system · PA1230004
ActiveChester Water Authority
Community water system in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
140,437
Service connections
44,371
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-01 | 03 | 1041 | No | Resolved |
Chester Water Authority: frequently asked questions
Is Chester Water Authority's water safe to drink?
Chester Water Authority is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the PA state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Chester Water Authority?
Chester Water Authority (PWSID PA1230004) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the PA state drinking water program.
How many people does Chester Water Authority serve?
Chester Water Authority reports serving 140,437 people through 44,371 service connections in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Where does Chester Water Authority get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Delaware County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del-Co Water Company, Inc.. | Delaware | 150,000 | Community | Surface water |
| Indiana American Water - Muncie | Delaware | 74,030 | Community | Surface water |
| Delaware City Pws | Delaware | 43,895 | Community | Surface water |
| Veolia Water Bethel | Delaware | 7,809 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Grove Municipal Services Auth. | Delaware | 7,311 | Community | Surface water |
| Yorktown Water Department | Delaware | 6,200 | Community | Groundwater |