Is Springfield tap water safe to drink?

Yes but with caveats

Springfield's water meets EPA minimum standards but has some concerns. Filtration is recommended for sensitive individuals.

79/100
Purity Score
3
Issues Found
8.2 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

3 Issues Detected in Springfield

Moderately Hard Water (8.2 GPG)

Hardness above 7 GPG can cause minor scale buildup.

Hardness data for Springfield

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Springfield

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.3 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Springfield
Ohio

455,014,550,245,503 · Mad River and Buck Creek

Springfield, OH Water Quality Report

Moderate Risk Updated March 2026 58,662 residents
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79
Purity Score

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
4 ppb
Nitrate
0.9 mg/L
Arsenic
0.3 mg/L
Hardness
8.2 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    With a hardness of 8.2 GPG, Springfield residents may notice white scale on faucets. Hard water increases maintenance costs.
  • 2
    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Springfield's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

79 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Springfield tap water is sourced from Mad River and Buck Creek and treated by City of Springfield Water. Water hardness is hard at 8.2 GPG which may cause scale buildup. Overall purity score: 79/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Springfield Water FAQ

Is Springfield OH tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Springfield tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 79/100 (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 Springfield OH use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Springfield uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.5 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 Springfield OH water and what is the TDS level?
Springfield water hardness is 8.2 grains per gallon (hard) with a TDS of 285 ppm (fair). This level causes noticeable scale buildup in water heaters kettles and dishwashers. A water softener is recommended to protect plumbing and reduce soap usage.
Has PFAS been found in Springfield OH drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Springfield drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Springfield?
Based on Springfield's water profile, we recommend the AFWFilters 5600sxt 48000 Grain Softener. Springfield has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • City of Springfield Water CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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