Water treatment in Kutztown and Fleetwood, PA
Kutztown and Fleetwood both run their own well systems in the limestone valley of northern Berks County, where a local plan says groundwater tends to be hard enough to need softening. Many homes outside the boroughs have private wells. We test your water for free, then soften or filter it.
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Kutztown and Fleetwood water, by the numbers
From each borough's 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report.
| Kutztown Borough Water | Fleetwood Borough | |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Four wells on the Borough Farm, treated at the borough water plant | Seven wells in Ruscombmanor, Richmond and Fleetwood |
| People served (EPA) | About 14,200 | About 4,200 |
| Disinfectant | Chlorine, up to 1.2 ppm | Chlorine, up to a 1.54 ppm average |
| Nitrate | Up to 4.23 ppm (limit 10) | Up to 2.03 ppm (limit 10) |
| Copper, 90th percentile | 0.53 ppm (0 sites over) | 0.295 ppm (0 of 24 over) |
| PFOA | 2.2 ppt (state limit 14) | 3.03 ppt (state limit 14) |
| Trihalomethanes | 20.9 ppb (limit 80) | Range 10.1 to 47.9 ppb (limit 80) |
| Hardness | Not listed. We test it free. | Not listed. We test it free. |
| 2025 compliance | No violations | Monitoring and reporting notices only; no contaminant above a limit |
Limestone valley, hard water
The Pennsylvania Geological Survey describes northern Berks County as part of the Great Valley, underlain mainly by carbonate rock in the south. The 2011 Fleetwood-Maidencreek-Richmond plan says that limestone belt tends to produce hard groundwater that requires softening for most uses, and notes a hazard of groundwater contamination from fractures and sinkholes.
Hard water. Scale, spots and soap that won't lather. Hard water →
Nitrate near farmland. Kutztown's report says nitrate can rise quickly after rain or farm activity. Reverse osmosis reduces it in drinking water.
Older homes. Census data show about 29% of Kutztown's homes and 35% of Fleetwood's were built in 1939 or earlier.
What we install here
Softeners sized to your hardness, $2,295 installed. How to choose →
City Essential for chlorine and hardness plus drinking water, $3,295.
Tankless reverse osmosis for nitrate, PFAS and lead at the kitchen sink, $1,195.
Well water treatment for iron, manganese, acidic water and bacteria. Well prices →
Private wells in the townships
Outside the boroughs, the 2011 joint plan says rural Maidencreek and Richmond townships rely on individual on-site wells. In limestone country, wells are often hard and can pick up nitrate or bacteria.
Test for bacteria every year. Bacteria in well water →
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Local prices
| System | Price, installed | With financing* |
|---|---|---|
| Water softener | $2,295 | about $49/mo |
| Tankless reverse osmosis | $1,195 | about $25/mo |
| Water softener + UV disinfection (well) | $3,690 | about $78/mo |
| City Essential: carbon + softener combo tank + tankless RO | $3,295 | about $70/mo |
*60 months at 9.99% APR, subject to credit approval. Prices installed, as of October 2026.
Water treatment services in Kutztown and Fleetwood
Water Softeners
Sized to your hardness to stop scale and spots.
Whole-Home Filtration
Chlorine or chloramine taste and smell reduced at every tap.
Reverse Osmosis
Purified drinking water at your kitchen sink.
Well Water Treatment
Iron, sulfur, acidic water and bacteria.
Free Water Testing
We test at your sink and explain the results.
Water Softener Repair
Salt bridges, settings, resin and valve problems.
How it works
Request your instant free quote
Fill out the free quote form or call (610) 400-3132. Tell us your address and whether you're on city water or a well.
We quote you on the spot
You get a clear price for your system right then, starting from a base package at a set price.
A free water test confirms your setup
Before we install, we test your actual water for free so you only pay for the treatment your water needs.
We install your system
We install it cleanly, show you how it works, and let you know when filters and service are due.
Kutztown and Fleetwood water: common questions
Who supplies water in Kutztown?
Kutztown Borough Water, which EPA lists as serving about 14,200 people. Its 2025 report says the water comes from four wells on the Borough Farm and is treated at the borough's water treatment plant.
Is Kutztown water safe?
Kutztown reported no violations for 2025. Nitrate was up to 4.23 ppm (limit 10), PFOA 2.2 parts per trillion (state limit 14) and trihalomethanes 20.9 ppb (limit 80). The borough says its 2025 lead samples came back between 0 and 3 parts per billion.
Why does Kutztown talk about nitrate and farming?
The borough's report says nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods because of rainfall or agricultural activity, and its source water assessment rates the wells as most susceptible to agriculture and transportation corridors.
Who supplies water in Fleetwood?
Fleetwood Borough, from seven wells: five in Ruscombmanor Township, one in Richmond Township and one in the borough. It serves all of Fleetwood and parts of Richmond and Ruscombmanor townships.
Is Fleetwood water hard?
The 2025 report doesn't list hardness. The 2011 Fleetwood-Maidencreek-Richmond plan says the limestone belt under the central and southern part of the area tends to produce hard groundwater that requires softening for most uses. Our free test measures yours.
Are there private wells around Kutztown and Fleetwood?
Yes. The 2011 joint plan says rural areas of Maidencreek and Richmond townships rely on individual on-site wells. Penn State Extension recommends testing private wells for bacteria every year.
Do you serve Kutztown and Fleetwood?
Yes. Fleetwood is about 25 minutes and Kutztown about 35 minutes from our base in Sinking Spring. Call (610) 400-3132 or book a free water test.
Written by Sam Beiler, co-founder of Willow Springs Water Company, Sinking Spring, PA. Last updated October 2026.
- Kutztown Borough, 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (PWSID 3060041)
- Kutztown Borough, Water Department
- Fleetwood Borough, 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (PWSID 3060029)
- Berks County, Fleetwood-Maidencreek-Richmond Joint Comprehensive Plan (2011), Background
- Wood and MacLachlan, Geology and Ground-Water Resources of Northern Berks County (PA Geological Survey W44, 1978)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, Table B25034 (Year Structure Built)
- U.S. EPA ECHO, community water systems in Berks County
- Penn State Extension, Best Management Practices for Private Water Wells