Water Treatment in Westfall Township, PA
Westfall Township, nestled on the banks of the scenic Delaware River in Pike County, is a community where the beauty of nature meets the challenges of private well ownership. With many homes relying on well water, understanding and addressing local water quality is essential for the health and longevity of your plumbing system and overall well-being.
- ZIP
- 18337
- Nearest Water
- Delaware River
- Typical Hardness
- 10-25 gpg
- Geology
- glacial till over Catskill sandstone
Tested Water Quality in Westfall Township
Westfall Township is served by Matamoras Borough fringe / private on a mixed supply. Recent compliance testing for this system flagged TTHMs (municipal fringe), Iron (wells), Bacteria. Matamoras Borough area. Mix of municipal service and private wells. Delaware River corridor. For a household on this supply we most often install a RO + Iron Filter setup.
- Water Authority
- Matamoras Borough fringe / private
- Primary Supply
- Mixed
- Population Served
- 3,200
- Arsenic (tested)
- 0.3 ppb
- TTHMs (tested)
- 18 ppb
- HAA5 (tested)
- 6 ppb
- Radium (tested)
- 0.1 pCi/L
- Iron Risk
- High
- Manganese Risk
- Medium
- Bacteria Risk
- Medium
Figures above come from published compliance testing for the system serving Westfall Township. 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 Westfall Township Wells
Westfall Township's proximity to the Delaware River, while picturesque, means that homeowners should be mindful of potential agricultural and urban runoff that can impact well water quality, necessitating robust filtration.
The underlying Catskill sandstone geology in Westfall Township often contributes to hard water conditions, as well as naturally occurring iron and manganese, leading to staining and metallic tastes if left untreated.
Low pH is a common concern in Westfall Township wells, characteristic of the Pocono foothills, which can lead to corrosive water, silently damaging plumbing fixtures and potentially leaching copper into your drinking water.
Westfall Township sits near Matamoras, Milford, Port Jervis — we cover all of them with the same local crew.