Water Treatment in Matamoras, PA
Located at the confluence of the Delaware and Neversink Rivers, Matamoras, PA, is a historic borough nestled between the Pocono Mountains and the New York border. Many Matamoras homes rely on private well water, making localized water treatment essential for addressing the specific geological and hydrological characteristics of this unique riverside community.
- ZIP
- 18336
- Nearest Water
- Delaware River
- Typical Hardness
- 10-25 gpg
- Geology
- glacial till over Catskill Formation sandstone and shale
Tested Water Quality in Matamoras
Matamoras is served by Matamoras Borough Water on a public municipal supply. Recent compliance testing for this system flagged TTHMs, HAA5, Arsenic (trace). Delaware River border with NJ. Municipal surface water. Disinfection byproducts primary concern. Port Jervis metro fringe. For a household on this supply we most often install a RO + Carbon Filter setup.
- Water Authority
- Matamoras Borough Water
- Primary Supply
- Public Municipal
- Population Served
- 2,500
- Arsenic (tested)
- 0.5 ppb
- TTHMs (tested)
- 22 ppb
- HAA5 (tested)
- 8 ppb
- Radium (tested)
- 0.12 pCi/L
- Iron Risk
- Low
- Manganese Risk
- Low
- Bacteria Risk
- Low
Figures above come from published compliance testing for the system serving Matamoras. Your own tap can still differ after it leaves the main — our free in-home test measures what actually reaches your fixtures.
What We See in Matamoras Wells
Matamoras residents often experience extremely hard water, with levels typically ranging from 10-25 gpg due to the glacial till and bedrock. This can lead to significant scale buildup in pipes and appliances, requiring water softening solutions.
Due to the Catskill Formation geology and proximity to the Delaware River, some private wells in Matamoras may exhibit low pH conditions. This acidic water can cause corrosion of plumbing fixtures and leach metals like copper into the drinking water.
Iron and manganese are common co-occurring contaminants in Matamoras well water, often indicated by reddish-brown or black staining and a metallic taste. Sulfur odor, reminiscent of 'rotten eggs,' is also frequently reported and can be effectively treated with various filtration methods.
Matamoras sits near Westfall Township, Port Jervis, Deerpark, Greenville — we cover all of them with the same local crew.