Hagerstown

Hagerstown, MD receives a water quality score of 71/100 (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 71 is 20 points below the Maryland state average of 91, 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 →