Delaware River Basin Commission declares water supply emergency

The announcement comes after environmentalists took legal action to speed up the process.

Coatesville, Doylestown, Audubon, New Hope and Solebury water providers are among 22 that fail to meet state requirements to reduce the “forever chemicals” in drinking water.

The average ratepayer could face a monthly bill of about $91 starting in September, and almost $97 dollars the following year if the increase is approved.