Pennsylvania American Water Yardley System Tests Negative for Hydrocarbon Compounds
Tests performed in the wake of a confirmed jet fuel pipeline leak in Upper Makefield
YARDLEY, PA (March 7, 2025) – No hydrocarbon compounds, the primary component of jet fuel, were detected in samples of the source water of Pennsylvania American Water customers in Lower Makefield, Falls and Yardley Borough. These tests were performed on the heels of reports of the contamination of private wells from a pipeline transporting jet fuel in adjacent Upper Makefield Township.
“Pennsylvania American Water is pleased to reassure its customers in the Yardley area that the source water in their system shows no signs of contamination from this pipeline leak,” said Brandy Braun, Director of Water Quality Environmental Compliance for Pennsylvania American Water. “We understand the anxiety associated with a situation such as this and are committed to providing peace of mind regarding the safety of their drinking water.”
The pipeline leak was discovered on Jan. 31 in the Upper Makefield Township neighborhood of Mr. Eyre Manor. The site is approximately 7,700 feet from Pennsylvania American Water’s nearest well.
Raw water samples were taken from that well on Thursday, Feb. 20 and analyzed the following day. Samples were taken from the Delaware River influent on Tuesday, Feb. 25 and analyzed Feb. 26.
Neither of the samples showed detectable levels of hyrdocarbons.
“Aware of the concern of our customers and the community, Pennsylvania American Water will monitor our source water for any signs of contamination and retest those sources as warranted,” said Braun.
“Pennsylvania American Water is committed to providing clean, safe drinking water for the more than 2.3 million people it serves. Water quality directly affects our lives and those of our children, families and loved ones, and we are dedicated to meeting every standard set by our state and federal regulators.”
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
About Pennsylvania American Water
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people.
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.3 million people.
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YARDLEY, PA (March 7, 2025) – No hydrocarbon compounds, the primary component of jet fuel, were detected in samples of the source water of Pennsylvania American Water customers in Lower Makefield, Falls and Yardley Borough. These tests were performed on the heels of reports of the contamination of private wells from a pipeline transporting jet fuel in adjacent Upper Makefield Township.
“Pennsylvania American Water is pleased to reassure its customers in the Yardley area that the source water in their system shows no signs of contamination from this pipeline leak,” said Brandy Braun, Director of Water Quality Environmental Compliance for Pennsylvania American Water. “We understand the anxiety associated with a situation such as this and are committed to providing peace of mind regarding the safety of their drinking water.”
The pipeline leak was discovered on Jan. 31 in the Upper Makefield Township neighborhood of Mr. Eyre Manor. The site is approximately 7,700 feet from Pennsylvania American Water’s nearest well.
Raw water samples were taken from that well on Thursday, Feb. 20 and analyzed the following day. Samples were taken from the Delaware River influent on Tuesday, Feb. 25 and analyzed Feb. 26.
Neither of the samples showed detectable levels of hyrdocarbons.
“Aware of the concern of our customers and the community, Pennsylvania American Water will monitor our source water for any signs of contamination and retest those sources as warranted,” said Braun.
“Pennsylvania American Water is committed to providing clean, safe drinking water for the more than 2.3 million people it serves. Water quality directly affects our lives and those of our children, families and loved ones, and we are dedicated to meeting every standard set by our state and federal regulators.”
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
About Pennsylvania American Water
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people.
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.3 million people.