WEST CHESTER, PA · Chester County
CHESTER COUNTY PRISON FARM Water System
Inactive system
This water system is marked inactive in EPA’s federal records as of September 16, 1998. It is no longer an operating public water system under this PWSID, and no compliance deadlines — including the 2027 Consumer Confidence Report rule — apply to it.
If you are a resident looking for your current water provider, see water systems in Chester County, PA.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed July 4, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Pennsylvania’s official records. Always confirm current status with Pennsylvania before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- PA1150134
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 700
- Service connections
- 1
- Ownership
- state government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Violation history
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 1996 – August 31, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Pentachlorophenol
July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Benzo(a)pyrene
July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—2,4-D
July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Atrazine
July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Carbofuran
July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Picloram
July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Simazine
July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—OXAMYL
July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Endothall
July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Methoxychlor
July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—BHC-GAMMA
July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—BHC-GAMMA
April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Chlordane
April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Pentachlorophenol
April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Benzo(a)pyrene
April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—2,4-D
April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Carbofuran
April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Picloram
April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Simazine
April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—OXAMYL
April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Endothall
April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Methoxychlor
April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—2,4-D
April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Chlordane
January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—BHC-GAMMA
January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Methoxychlor
January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Endothall
January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—OXAMYL
January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Simazine
January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Carbofuran
January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Atrazine
January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—LASSO
January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Benzo(a)pyrene
January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—2,4-D
January 1, 1996 – December 31, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Fluoride
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—DICHLOROMETHANE
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Xylenes, Total
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Barium
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Cadmium
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Chromium
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—CYANIDE
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Mercury
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nickel
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Selenium
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Antimony, Total
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Beryllium, Total
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Thallium, Total
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Arsenic
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Styrene
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Ethylbenzene
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Toluene
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Benzene
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—CHLOROBENZENE
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Tetrachloroethylene
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,1,2-Trichloroethane
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Trichloroethylene
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2-Dichloropropane
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Carbon tetrachloride
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,1,1-Trichloroethane
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2-Dichloroethane
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,1-Dichloroethylene
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—p-Dichlorobenzene
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—o-Dichlorobenzene
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—2,4-D
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Mercury
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—2,4,5-TP
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Barium
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Endrin
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Cadmium
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—BHC-GAMMA
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Arsenic
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Methoxychlor
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Toxaphene
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Fluoride
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Chromium
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Selenium
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985
Archived
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 1996 – August 31, 1996 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Pentachlorophenol | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Benzo(a)pyrene | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | 2,4-D | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Atrazine | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Carbofuran | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Picloram | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Simazine | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | OXAMYL | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Endothall | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Methoxychlor | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | BHC-GAMMA | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | BHC-GAMMA | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Chlordane | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Pentachlorophenol | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Benzo(a)pyrene | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | 2,4-D | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Carbofuran | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Picloram | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Simazine | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | OXAMYL | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Endothall | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Methoxychlor | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | 2,4-D | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Chlordane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | BHC-GAMMA | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Methoxychlor | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Endothall | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | OXAMYL | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Simazine | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Carbofuran | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Atrazine | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | LASSO | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | Benzo(a)pyrene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1996 – December 31, 1996 | Monitoring, Regular | 2,4-D | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | Fluoride | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | DICHLOROMETHANE | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | Xylenes, Total | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | Barium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | Cadmium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | Chromium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | CYANIDE | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | Mercury | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | Nickel | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | Selenium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | Antimony, Total | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | Beryllium, Total | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | Thallium, Total | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | Arsenic | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | Styrene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | Ethylbenzene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | Toluene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | Benzene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | CHLOROBENZENE | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | Tetrachloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | Trichloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2-Dichloropropane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | Carbon tetrachloride | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2-Dichloroethane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | p-Dichlorobenzene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | o-Dichlorobenzene | — | Resolved |
| June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985 | Monitoring, Regular | 2,4-D | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985 | Monitoring, Regular | Mercury | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985 | Monitoring, Regular | 2,4,5-TP | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985 | Monitoring, Regular | Barium | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985 | Monitoring, Regular | Endrin | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985 | Monitoring, Regular | Cadmium | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985 | Monitoring, Regular | BHC-GAMMA | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985 | Monitoring, Regular | Arsenic | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985 | Monitoring, Regular | Methoxychlor | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985 | Monitoring, Regular | Toxaphene | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985 | Monitoring, Regular | Fluoride | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985 | Monitoring, Regular | Chromium | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985 | Monitoring, Regular | Selenium | — | Archived |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
Enforcement actions
- October 4, 1990State Formal Notice of Violation issued15 linked violations
- October 9, 1986State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- December 24, 1985State Formal Notice of Violation issuedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- January 27, 1984State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- December 5, 1982State Public Notification receivedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 30, 1982Federal issued Formal Notice of Violationgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- March 19, 1982State Unresolvedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- January 19, 1982State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- December 19, 1981State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
Last known contact on file (system is inactive)
Not on record
610-793-1510
WEST CHESTER, PA 19382