Water treatment in Wernersville, PA
Wernersville is just west of our home in Sinking Spring. The Wernersville Municipal Authority supplies the borough from springs and wells in South Heidelberg Township and disinfects with chlorine, and many homes in the surrounding townships are on private wells. We test, filter and soften water for both.
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Wernersville's water, by the numbers
From the Wernersville Municipal Authority's 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report.
| 2025 result | |
|---|---|
| Source | 11 springs, 5 wells and a tunnel well in South Heidelberg Twp, plus 1 borough well; about 2.6% bought from Western Berks Water Authority |
| Customers | Over 2,300; about 177 million gallons delivered |
| Disinfectant | Chlorine (monthly average 0.91 to 2.80 ppm) |
| Nitrate | 0 to 6.15 ppm (limit 10) |
| Lead, 90th percentile | 0 ppb (0 of 20 sites over the action level) |
| Copper, 90th percentile | 0.320 ppm |
| Trihalomethanes | 0.0 ppb |
| Hardness | Not listed. We test it free. |
| Violations | No limit violations; one reporting violation (chlorine data-entry error, corrected) |
What Wernersville homeowners ask us about
Chlorine taste and smell. A whole-home carbon filter removes it at every tap. Whole-house filter prices →
Hardness. The report doesn't list it, so we test it. Hard water in Berks →
Nitrate. Below the limit, but reverse osmosis removes it from drinking water if you want it lower. Reverse osmosis →
On a well nearby?
Pennsylvania doesn't require private wells to be tested. In Penn State's Berks County lab summary, 40.2% of samples failed for coliform bacteria and 76.8% failed the corrosivity index.
Test for bacteria every year. Well water testing →
Blue-green stains? Acidic water →
Water treatment services in Wernersville
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.
Wernersville water: common questions
Where does Wernersville's water come from?
The Wernersville Municipal Authority's 2025 report says its water comes from 11 springs, 5 active wells and a tunnel well in South Heidelberg Township, plus one well in the borough. Western Berks Water Authority supplied about 2.6% of demand.
Is Wernersville water hard?
The authority's 2025 report doesn't list hardness, so we don't publish a number. Our free in-home test measures it in a few minutes.
Is Wernersville water safe?
The 2025 report shows no violations of any drinking water limit. Nitrate ranged up to 6.15 ppm against a limit of 10, lead at the 90th percentile was 0 ppb, and no coliform samples were positive. There was one reporting violation for a chlorine data-entry error, which was corrected.
Does Wernersville use chlorine or chloramine?
Chlorine. Some families filter it for taste and smell with a whole-home carbon filter.
Do you serve homes on wells around Wernersville?
Yes. We test and treat private wells in Lower and South Heidelberg and nearby townships for hardness, iron, acidic water, sulfur smell and bacteria.
Written by Sam Beiler, co-founder of Willow Springs Water Company, Sinking Spring, PA. Last updated October 2026.