01The verdict: is Wood water safe?
Wood's drinking water has significant quality concerns based on EPA testing data. With a grade of F (43/100), the system has issues across multiple categories. A water filter is recommended for all residents. The city's 1 water system serves approximately 800 residents using surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs).
84 unresolved violations on record
EPA records show open compliance items for this system. Most are administrative, but unresolved items are worth watching.
See what was cited ↓800 people, 1 system
All figures on this page come from federal EPA compliance and testing data for the systems serving this city.
See the systems ↓38 violations in the last five years
Recent compliance history is the best predictor of future problems — the year-by-year record is below.
See the record ↓Wood's drinking water received a grade of F (43 out of 100), indicating failing water quality. The city's 1 water system serves approximately 800 residents using surface water.
Lead data is not currently available for this system. This system has not yet been tested for PFAS under the EPA UCMR 5 program. The system has 397 violations on record, including 4 health-based violations. 84 remain unresolved.
Wood ranks #414 out of 559 cities in Pennsylvania for water quality, placing it below average in the state. The city draws from surface water sources, which are more susceptible to seasonal runoff and agricultural contamination, requiring extensive multi-barrier treatment including coagulation, filtration, and disinfection. As a small community water system, Wood may have fewer resources for advanced treatment technologies and infrastructure upgrades compared to larger utilities. The system has seen 38 violations in the past five years, suggesting a pattern of compliance challenges that residents should monitor closely.
02What's in Wood's water
Every contaminant flagged in Wood, on one shared scale: distance to its own legal limit. The red line is the limit — anything past it is out of compliance, and the closer a bar gets, the less headroom the system has.
No contaminants were measured above screening thresholds in the most recent EPA sampling data for this system. The full testing table below lists everything checked.
Full contaminants report
No contaminant data available for this city.
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03Wood's ten-year track record
Each box is one year. A green check means no EPA violations; a numbered badge counts that year's violations — red if any were health-based, amber if they were monitoring or paperwork issues. The system has 397 violations on record, including 4 health-based violations. 84 remain unresolved.
2 of the last ten years were clean. The numbered years had EPA violations — red when any were health-based, amber when they were paperwork or missed-testing issues.
04Where Wood's water comes from
Wood's drinking water comes primarily from surface water sources such as rivers, lakes, or reservoirs.
Surface Water
Rivers, lakes, or reservoirs — more exposed to runoff, agriculture, and seasonal swings than groundwater.
Local treatment
Multi-barrier treatment: coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection to meet EPA standards.
1 system
1 water system, operated under local government ownership.
800 people
Residents served across Wood's service area.
Surface water systems require multi-stage treatment including coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection to meet EPA Safe Drinking Water Act standards. These sources can be impacted by seasonal changes, stormwater runoff, upstream agriculture, and industrial discharge. The system is operated by local government ownership and serves approximately 800 people through 1 water system.
| System name | PWSID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOOD BROAD TOP WELLS JMUN AUTH | PA4310032 | 800 | Surface Water |
Water bodies near Wood
As a surface-water system, these water bodies may directly influence Wood's drinking water supply.
05Pressure on Wood's watershed
Outside forces that shape what reaches the treatment plant. None of these is a verdict on the tap by itself — but each adds pressure worth knowing about.
Flood & storm history
10 federal disaster declarations on record for Bucks County. Flooding and severe storms can overwhelm treatment plants, cause sewage overflows, and push runoff into supplies.
Drought
Huntingdon County is in D1 (moderate drought) per the U.S. Drought Monitor (week of Jul 2026). Drought can raise disinfection-byproduct levels and taste/odor issues as utilities draw from lower reservoirs.
06How Wood compares
Scores for nearby Pennsylvania cities on one line, with the average marked.
dashed line = Pennsylvania average (49/100)
Wood scores 43/100 — below the Pennsylvania average of 49/100. It outscores 4 of 10 nearby cities. Full Pennsylvania rankings →
79.8 / 100FBryn Mawr, PA
34.2 / 100FPittsburgh, PA
44 / 100AMcmurray, PA
86.8 / 100DGreensburg, PA
46.7 / 100FHarrisburg, PA
35.6 / 100
Compare all cities in the county — grades, violations, and contaminant data side by side.→
07What to do at home
Steps matched to what testing actually found in Wood's water — not generic advice.
A basic carbon filter still helps
Wood's water meets federal standards, but a simple carbon filter improves taste and adds a margin of safety against short-term issues.
Compare tested filters →Read your utility's annual report
Every utility must publish a yearly Consumer Confidence Report with its own testing results. It pairs well with the independent data on this page.
How to read a CCR →Watch for Wood alerts
This area has a history of flood declarations — after severe weather, watch for boil-water advisories from the utility, and check the live alerts on this page.
All water alerts →Frequently asked questions
Is Wood, PA tap water safe to drink?
Wood's water quality earned a grade of F (43/100). Significant issues have been found. A water filter is strongly recommended. The city ranks #414 out of 559 cities tested in Pennsylvania.
What contaminants are in Wood's water?
397 violations are on record.
How is Wood's water quality grade calculated?
The grade is based on four factors: violation history (40%), lead and copper levels (25%), PFAS contamination (25%), and regulatory compliance (10%). The score is also adjusted based on how complete the available data is. See our methodology page for full details.
Do I need a water filter in Wood?
Based on current data, basic filtration should suffice for additional peace of mind.
Where does Wood's water come from?
Wood's water is sourced from Surface water. The city has 1 water system serving approximately 800 residents.
What health violations has Wood's water system had?
Wood has 4 health-based violations on record. The most recent violation was recorded in October 2025. Health-based violations mean the water exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for a regulated substance. 84 violations remain unresolved.
How does Wood's water compare to other cities?
Wood ranks #414 out of 559 cities in Pennsylvania (better than 26% of state cities) and #14393 out of 15382 cities nationally (6th percentile). The grade of F reflects the combined assessment of violation history, lead and copper levels, PFAS contamination, and regulatory compliance.
Does Wood's small water system affect quality?
Wood's system serves approximately 800 residents. Small community water systems (under 3,300 people) may have fewer financial resources for infrastructure upgrades and advanced treatment technologies. However, they are held to the same EPA drinking water standards as larger systems. This system has 397 violations on record.