Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania’s
Home for Water Softeners,
Water Filters, and Water Delivery

Yes, Shrewsbury tap water is treated to meet drinking water standards. However, meeting those standards does not mean the water is free from everything homeowners may want to reduce. The Shrewsbury Municipal Water Company Water Quality Report shows detected levels of nitrate, lead, copper, chlorine, TTHMs, PFOA, PFOS, PFBS, PFHxS, combined radium, barium, and other substances. Many homeowners choose drinking water filtration or reverse osmosis to add another layer of protection for the water they drink and cook with every day.

Shrewsbury Municipal Water Company uses groundwater sources, including several wells throughout the area. The listed sources include the Pumphouse, PW-1, PW-2, Thompson Well, Smith Well, Blouse Well, Home Well, Meadow Well, Village Well, and Woodlyn Well. Because groundwater moves through soil, rock, and underground formations, it can pick up naturally occurring minerals, metals, and other substances before it reaches the treatment system. Local plumbing can also affect water quality once water reaches the home.

Yes. The Shrewsbury Municipal Water Company Water Quality Report listed several violation notifications.

The July 30 chlorine distribution sample was tested, but it was not reported before the August deadline. The June 7 entry point chlorine residuals were reported as June 6, but were corrected after the July deadline. The December 15, 2024 EP 103 Thompson Well chlorine level was below the allowable 0.40 mg/L detection limit, but was corrected before a violation occurred. These notices do not mean every home had unsafe water. However, they do show why homeowners may want more control at the tap, especially when it comes to drinking water used every day.

Yes. The Shrewsbury Municipal Water Company Water Quality Report listed several PFAS results, including PFOA at 5.3 ppt, PFOS at 2.9 ppt, PFBS at 8.9 ppt, and PFHxS at 3.6 ppt. PFAS are often called “forever chemicals” because they can persist in the environment over time. Even at low reported levels, many homeowners prefer to reduce PFAS in the water they drink and cook with. Reverse osmosis is one of the most common point-of-use treatment options for reducing many PFAS compounds at the kitchen sink.

Yes. Shrewsbury reported nitrates at 8.08 ppm. That result is below the federal limit listed in many water quality reports, but it is still high enough that some households may want added protection, especially homes with infants, young children, pregnant women, or anyone with certain health concerns. Reverse osmosis is commonly used to reduce nitrate in drinking water.

Shrewsbury Municipal Water Company states that it does not add fluoride to its source water. The report also notes that fluoride may sometimes be added to drinking water for dental health benefits, but Shrewsbury does not support fluoride water treatment due to certain potential health risks with ingestion. Homeowners who want to confirm what is in their tap water can schedule a local water test, especially if they want more control over drinking and cooking water.

Yes. Shrewsbury reported trihalomethanes, or TTHMs, at 8.72 ppb. Haloacetic acids, or HAA5s, were reported at 0. TTHMs can form when disinfectants react with naturally occurring organic material in water. Even when levels are below the listed limit, some homeowners choose carbon filtration or reverse osmosis to help reduce disinfection byproducts, chlorine taste, and related water quality concerns at the tap.

Chlorine helps disinfect water and maintain a residual as water moves through the distribution system. Shrewsbury reported chlorine at a highest monthly average of 1.12 ppm. Some homeowners notice a chlorine taste or smell, even when chlorine levels are within the expected range. A whole-home carbon filter or drinking water filtration system can help reduce chlorine taste and odor before water reaches your glass, shower, laundry, and appliances.

The Shrewsbury Municipal Water Company Water Quality Report did not list a specific hardness number in the sections provided. However, groundwater often contains minerals that can contribute to scale buildup, spots on dishes, dry-feeling skin and hair, and buildup around faucets and fixtures. A local water test is the best way to confirm whether your Shrewsbury home has hard water. If hardness minerals are present, a water softener can help protect plumbing, appliances, fixtures, and everyday comfort.

Shrewsbury reported lead at a 90th percentile level of 4.0 ppb. This is below the action level listed in the report, but lead can still be a concern because it often enters water through older plumbing, fixtures, or service lines. Lead levels can vary from home to home, so many homeowners choose certified drinking water filtration or reverse osmosis for added protection at the tap.

Shrewsbury reported copper at a 90th percentile level of 0.741 ppm. Copper can enter water through household plumbing, especially when water sits in pipes for several hours. The reported result is below the action level, but a water test can help determine whether copper or other plumbing-related metals are present in your home’s water.

The Shrewsbury Municipal Water Company Water Quality Report listed several additional detected substances, including combined radium at 2.93 pCi/L, barium at 0.063 ppm, and nickel at 0.007 ppb. These levels were not listed as violations, but many homeowners still choose water treatment because daily water use can affect taste, odor, fixtures, appliances, and peace of mind. A local water test can help determine whether your home would benefit most from a water softener, whole-home filter, reverse osmosis system, or a combination of systems.

You can access the most recent Shrewsbury Municipal Water Company Water Quality Report through the local water provider. Culligan Mid-Atlantic can also test your home’s tap water and help explain what may be coming from local groundwater sources, water treatment conditions, and your household plumbing.