Water treatment in Spring Township and West Lawn, PA
Spring Township, including West Lawn, sits right next to our home in Sinking Spring. Most of the township's developed areas are on Pennsylvania American Water, whose well water averaged 204 to 360 mg/L hardness in 2025, or about 12 to 21 grains per gallon. Some neighborhoods get Western Berks water through Shillington instead. We test, soften and filter water for both.
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Spring Township's water suppliers
Berks County's Suburban Berks West comprehensive plan says most developed areas of Spring Township are served by Pennsylvania American Water, mainly from wells, and that Shillington sells water to customers in adjacent parts of the township. Shillington buys its water from the Western Berks Water Authority.
| Pennsylvania American Water (most of the township) | Western Berks Water Authority, via Shillington (some areas) | |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Groundwater from eight wells | Surface water from Tulpehocken Creek, below Blue Marsh Dam |
| Disinfectant | Chlorine | Chloramine |
| Hardness | 204 to 360 mg/L average by entry point (about 12 to 21 grains per gallon) | Not listed in the 2025 report. We test it free. |
| Sodium (2025) | 16.1 to 86.2 ppm | Not listed |
| Nitrate (2025) | Up to 5.31 ppm (limit 10) | Up to 3.83 ppm (limit 10) |
Sources: Pennsylvania American Water 2025 Annual Water Quality Report, Penn District; Western Berks Water Authority 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report; Suburban Berks West Joint Comprehensive Plan.
What 12 to 21 grains of hardness means
Scale. White crust on faucets and shower glass, and scale inside water heaters and dishwashers.
Spots and film. Spotty dishes and soap that won't rinse clean.
The fix. A softener sized to your measured hardness and household. Water softeners →
Chlorine taste. A carbon filter ahead of the softener also protects its resin. Purolite says chlorine shortens resin life.
On a well?
Some Spring Township homes rely on private wells. Pennsylvania doesn't require private wells to be tested, and in Penn State's lab summary of Berks County samples, 40.2% failed for total coliform bacteria.
Test every year for bacteria. Penn State Extension's advice. Well water testing →
Orange stains? Iron in well water →
Rotten egg smell? Hydrogen sulfide →
Water treatment services in Spring Township and West Lawn
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.
Spring Township & West Lawn water: common questions
Who supplies water in Spring Township and West Lawn?
Berks County's comprehensive plan says most developed areas of Spring Township are served by Pennsylvania American Water, which relies mainly on wells, and that Shillington sells water to customers in adjacent parts of the township. Shillington's water comes from the Western Berks Water Authority. Your water bill shows which supplier you have.
Is Spring Township water hard?
If you're on Pennsylvania American Water, yes. Its Penn District reported 2025 average hardness of 204 to 360 mg/L (about 12 to 21 grains per gallon), far above the 120 mg/L Penn State Extension considers hard. Western Berks Water Authority doesn't list hardness in its report, so we test it.
Chlorine or chloramine?
Pennsylvania American Water's Penn District uses chlorine. Water from the Western Berks Water Authority, including what Shillington sells, uses chloramine. The difference matters when you choose a carbon filter.
Do you serve homes on wells in Spring Township?
Yes. We test and treat private wells for hardness, iron, manganese, sulfur smell, acidic water and bacteria, and help arrange certified lab tests.
Is the water test really free?
Yes. No cost and no obligation. We test at your kitchen sink and explain the results.
Written by Sam Beiler, co-founder of Willow Springs Water Company, Sinking Spring, PA. Last updated October 2026.
- Berks County, Suburban Berks West Joint Comprehensive Plan, Ch. 6 Community Facilities
- Berks County Planning Commission, Water System Capacity and Age
- Pennsylvania American Water, 2025 Annual Water Quality Report, Penn District (PWS ID 3060069)
- Western Berks Water Authority, 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (PWSID 3060066)
- Western Berks Water Authority, About
- Penn State Extension, Water Softening
- Purolite, Factors that affect softening resin performance and life
- Penn State Agricultural Analytical Services Lab, Berks County drinking water test summary
- Penn State Extension, Testing Your Drinking Water