Is Harrisburg tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Harrisburg'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
3.5 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Harrisburg

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Harrisburg

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.2 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Harrisburg
Pennsylvania

171,011,710,217,103 · DeHart Dam and Susquehanna River

Harrisburg, PA Water Quality Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 50,049 residents
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82
Purity Score

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
6 ppb
Nitrate
0.6 mg/L
Arsenic
0.2 mg/L
Hardness
3.5 gpg

Health Insights

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

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Harrisburg tap water is sourced from DeHart Dam and Susquehanna River and treated by Capital Region Water. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Harrisburg Water FAQ

Is Harrisburg PA tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg PA use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg PA water and what is the TDS level?
Harrisburg water hardness is 3.5 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 125 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Harrisburg PA drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Harrisburg drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Harrisburg?
Based on Harrisburg's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Harrisburg has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

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PittsburghPennsylvania — 58/100AllentownPennsylvania — 63/100PhiladelphiaPennsylvania — 67/100EriePennsylvania — 82/100ReadingPennsylvania — 82/100ScrantonPennsylvania — 82/100

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Capital Region Water CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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