Lancaster County Water Quality

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania has a water quality grade of D with a score of 42.8/100, based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System data. The county has 91 health-based drinking water violations on record.

Lancaster County has 91 health-based drinking water violations recorded by the EPA. Health-based violations indicate instances where contaminant levels exceeded EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs). Violations may have been resolved — check with your local water utility for current status.

Lancaster County's water quality score of 42.8/100 is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38.9. The average water quality grade across Pennsylvania is F, based on data from 67 counties with available water quality data.

Based on EPA data, Lancaster County has a water quality grade of D (42.8/100). This indicates below-average water quality with significant compliance issues. Residents may want to consider home water filtration. For the most up-to-date information, contact your local water utility or review your Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).

Lancaster County has 91 health-based drinking water violations on record from the EPA SDWIS database. A higher violation count can result from aging infrastructure, underfunded water utilities, agricultural runoff contamination, or industrial pollution. Counties with more water systems may also see more violations simply due to scale. Residents concerned about water quality should consider independent water testing and home filtration systems.

Lancaster County ranks #32 out of 67 counties in Pennsylvania by water quality score (1 = best). With a score of 42.8/100, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide. Rankings are based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) data including health-based violations and compliance records.