Hagerstown
Is Hagerstown tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Hagerstown scores 63/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 3 local systems in Hagerstown. We found 171 total violations (35 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
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Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Hagerstown?
Expert Advice
Given the safety margin, a Carbon Block or sediment filter is recommended to improve taste and remove trace particulates.
Buying a Filter?
Wondering if Hagerstown tap water needs filtering? We break it down.
Baby Formula Safety
Mixing baby formula with Hagerstown tap water? Read this first.
Homebuyer's Perspective
If you're house-hunting in Hagerstown, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. With a score of 63/100, we recommend budgeting for high-quality point-of-entry filtration systems to protect your home's value.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Hagerstown
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Hagerstown.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hagerstown tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Hagerstown scores 63/100.
How many water systems serve Hagerstown?
Hagerstown is served by 3 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Hagerstown?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Hagerstown.
What is the water quality score for Hagerstown?
The water quality score for Hagerstown is 63 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 3 systems serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Hagerstown?
The top contaminants detected in Hagerstown include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Hagerstown Water Quality Summary
Hagerstown, MD receives a water quality score of 63/100 (Grade C) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 3 public water systems serving the area.
Hagerstown's water quality is near the national average. While most systems meet EPA standards, some violations have been recorded. Residents may wish to review their specific water system's report for contaminant details.
Hagerstown's score of 63 is 27 points below the Maryland state average of 90, and below the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
Residents and prospective homebuyers in Hagerstown should note that local tap water quality shows room for improvement, reflecting broader environmental pressures common to Maryland's dense Baltimore/DC urban corridor and the Chesapeake Bay coastal region. Because the municipal supply is distributed through multiple systems, water quality and piping infrastructure can vary depending on which part of the mid-size city you live in. While the tap water meets basic functions, the middling grade and moderate average score suggest that newcomers and current homeowners might want to consider using home filtration systems for daily drinking use to ensure peace of mind.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Maryland water quality rankings report →
Key Contaminants
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Water Systems Serving Hagerstown (3)
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