Is Erie tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Erie'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
2
Issues Found
5.2 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Erie

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Erie

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.2 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Erie
Pennsylvania

165,011,650,216,503 · Lake Erie

Erie, PA Water Quality Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 95,000 residents
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82
Purity Score

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
4.5 ppb
Nitrate
0.5 mg/L
Arsenic
0.2 mg/L
Hardness
5.2 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Erie's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Erie tap water is sourced from Lake Erie and treated by Erie Water Works. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Erie Water FAQ

Is Erie PA tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Erie 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 Erie PA use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Erie uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.4 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 Erie PA water and what is the TDS level?
Erie water hardness is 5.2 grains per gallon (moderate) with a TDS of 150 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Erie PA drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Erie drinking water.

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Erie Water Works CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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