Pennsylvania
Water systems in Pennsylvania show high PFAS levels above EPA standards
Nearly 19% of Pennsylvania’s water systems have PFAS levels exceeding new federal standards, raising concerns about water safety in several counties.
Zoë Read reports for WHYY.
In short:
- Public water providers in Pennsylvania found PFAS levels above federal regulations in 19% of tested systems between January and March 2024.
- The highest contamination in Pennsylvania was at Brookside Village Mobile Home Park, with levels reaching 2,100 parts per trillion.
- Smaller municipalities and communities are most affected, often lacking advanced filtration systems found in larger water providers.
Key quote:
“These forever chemicals are just about everywhere, and it’s hard not to find them.”
— Chuck Powley, PFAS Solutions
Why this matters:
PFAS, often called “forever chemicals” due to their persistence in the environment and human body, have been linked to various health problems, including cancer, liver damage, and reproductive issues. These substances, commonly found in household products like non-stick cookware, waterproof clothing, and firefighting foams, are notorious for their resistance to breaking down.
President Trump is visiting the Lehigh Valley next week.
Mr. Trump will speak at Mack Trucks in Macungie, Pennsylvania, Tuesday at 2 p.m. Macungie is roughly 10 miles from Allentown.
Mack Trucks is a 1.7 million square-foot facility in Macungie that assembles heavy-duty trucks for North American and export markets, according to its website.
“Mack Trucks are a symbol of America’s manufacturing strength,” Rep. Dan Meuser said in a Facebook post about Mr. Trump’s upcoming visit to Pennsylvania. “Their Lehigh Valley operations are a pillar of the local economy, employing Pennsylvania workers and driving the nation’s trucking industry.”
In the lead-up to the 2024 election, Mr. Trump visited Pennsylvania, a crucial swing state, multiple times. He’s also visitied during his second term.
In December 2025, Mr. Trump said in a speech in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, that he was “crushing” inflation and called affordability concerns a “Democratic hoax.”
One week later, Vice President JD Vance aimed to calm the affordability concerns at a Uline facility in Alburtis, about 13 miles southwest of Allentown.
Tickets are available for Mr. Trump’s visit to Macungie next week on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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