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York, Pennsylvania Water Quality Report

Water quality data for 13 water systems serving 222,980 people.

70
Good
out of 100

Water Source

13
Water Systems
223K
People Served
Surface water, Ground water
Water Source

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA Limit (MCL)Health Guideline% of LimitStatus
lithium43.2 No federal limit10.0 ug/L(EPA/USGS HBSL)
432%
Above guideline
PFBS0.005 No federal limit2000.0 ug/L(EPA Health Advisory)
0%
Below guideline
PFOS0.006 0.004 ug/L0.300 ug/L(EWG)
155%
Above limit

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your water supply, these filtration systems are recommended:

Reverse Osmosis (RO)

Reverse osmosis systems remove up to 99% of PFAS compounds. Recommended for homes with detected PFAS.

Up to 99% PFAS removal

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Compliance & Violations

Active Violations (1)

4B

Jul 11, 2025

minor

Resolved Violations (499)

4B

Aug 11, 2025

minor

4B

Aug 11, 2025

minor

38

Aug 1, 2025 — Aug 31, 2025

moderate

38

Aug 1, 2025 — Aug 31, 2025

moderate

38

Aug 1, 2025 — Aug 31, 2025

moderate

+ 494 more resolved violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is York tap water safe to drink?

York's water has 1 contaminant detected above EPA limits. While the water is treated, residents may want to consider additional filtration.

What contaminants are in York tap water?

3 contaminants have been detected in York's water supply across 13 water systems. See the full contaminant table above for details.

How can I improve my water quality in York?

Install a water filter rated for the specific contaminants found in York's water. See our filter recommendations above. You can also request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current test results.

Does York have any water quality violations?

Yes, York currently has 34 active violations. See the violations section above for details.