Muhlenberg Township Authority water quality
Muhlenberg Township Authority pumps all of its water from nine deep wells, so it carries the hardness of the limestone underneath. EPA's records put it near 260 mg/L, about 15 grains per gallon, and the latest report shows PFOS up to 13 ppt. Here is what's in the 2024 report, in plain English, and what it means for your home.
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Muhlenberg Township Authority water, by the numbers
From the Muhlenberg Township Authority, 2024 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report, with EPA records where noted.
| 2024 result | |
|---|---|
| Source | Nine deep wells |
| People served | About 22,400 (EPA) |
| Areas served | Muhlenberg Township, Temple and parts of Laureldale (ZIPs 19560, 19605 and 19604) |
| Disinfectant | Chlorine |
| Hardness | Not listed in the report. EPA records show about 260 mg/L (roughly 15 gpg, very hard) |
| PFAS | PFOA up to 9.3 ppt; PFOS up to 13 ppt (state limits 14 and 18) |
| Nitrate | Up to 5.34 ppm (limit 10) |
| Lead | 2 ppb at the 90th percentile; 0 of 30 homes over the action level (2022 sampling) |
| Trihalomethanes | Up to 20.3 ppb (limit 80) |
What these numbers mean for your home
Chlorine taste and smell. Muhlenberg Township Authority disinfects with chlorine. A whole-home carbon filter removes the taste and smell at every tap, including the shower. Whole-home filtration →
PFAS above the federal level. The highest PFAS result here, 13 ppt, is above EPA's federal limit of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS. Water systems don't have to meet that limit yet (EPA has proposed 2031). A reverse osmosis system at the kitchen sink reduces PFAS in drinking water. Reverse osmosis →
Hard water. At around 15 grains per gallon, expect scale on fixtures, spots on dishes and shorter water-heater life. A softener sized to your hardness and household stops it. Water softeners →
Water treatment for Muhlenberg Township Authority customers
How it works
Request your instant free quote
Fill out the free quote form or call (610) 400-3132. Tell us your address and that you're on Muhlenberg Township Authority water.
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 tunes your system
Before we install, we test your actual water for free and tune the system to it, 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.
Muhlenberg Township Authority water: common questions
Is Muhlenberg Township Authority water safe to drink?
Muhlenberg Township Authority's 2024 report shows its water met state and federal drinking water standards except where noted in the table above. Meeting the standards doesn't mean nothing is in the water, so many families add filtration for taste, PFAS or hardness.
Does Muhlenberg Township Authority use chlorine or chloramine?
Chlorine. A standard whole-home carbon filter removes chlorine taste and smell.
Is Muhlenberg Township Authority water hard?
Not listed in the report. EPA records show about 260 mg/L (roughly 15 gpg, very hard).
What about PFAS in Muhlenberg Township Authority water?
PFOA up to 9.3 ppt; PFOS up to 13 ppt (state limits 14 and 18). Pennsylvania's limits are 14 ppt for PFOA and 18 ppt for PFOS; EPA's federal limit is 4 ppt for each.
Do you install water treatment for Muhlenberg Township Authority customers?
Yes. Willow Springs Water Company serves Berks County homes from Sinking Spring. Request an instant free quote or call (610) 400-3132.
Written by Sam Beiler, co-founder of Willow Springs Water Company, Sinking Spring, PA. Last updated November 2026. Willow Springs is not affiliated with Muhlenberg Township Authority.
- Muhlenberg Township Authority, 2024 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
- U.S. EPA ECHO, community water systems in Berks County
- U.S. EPA, Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5) data
- PA DEP, PFOA and PFOS maximum contaminant levels
- U.S. EPA, PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation