Is Lorain tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Lorain's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

82/100
Purity Score
3
Issues Found
7 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

3 Issues Detected in Lorain

Moderately Hard Water (7 GPG)

Hardness above 7 GPG can cause minor scale buildup.

Hardness data for Lorain

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Lorain

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.3 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Lorain
Ohio

440,524,405,344,055 · Lake Erie

Lorain, OH Water Quality Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 65,211 residents
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82
Purity Score

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
5.5 ppb
Nitrate
0.7 mg/L
Arsenic
0.3 mg/L
Hardness
7 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    With a hardness of 7 GPG, Lorain residents may notice white scale on faucets. Hard water increases maintenance costs.
  • 2
    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Lorain's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Lorain tap water is sourced from Lake Erie and treated by City of Lorain Public Utilities. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Lorain Water FAQ

Is Lorain OH tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Lorain tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 82/100 (Good) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Lorain OH use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Lorain uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.7 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Lorain OH water and what is the TDS level?
Lorain water hardness is 7.0 grains per gallon (moderate) with a TDS of 185 ppm (fair). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Lorain OH drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Lorain drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Lorain?
Based on Lorain's water profile, we recommend the AFWFilters 5600sxt 48000 Grain Softener. Lorain has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

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ToledoOhio — 59/100CincinnatiOhio — 64/100DaytonOhio — 64/100ClevelandOhio — 77/100YoungstownOhio — 77/100CantonOhio — 78/100

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • City of Lorain Public Utilities CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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