Gettysburg
Is Gettysburg tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Gettysburg scores 49/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 3 local systems in Gettysburg. We found 1995 total violations (94 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 Gettysburg?
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 Gettysburg tap water needs filtering? We break it down.
Baby Formula Safety
Mixing baby formula with Gettysburg tap water? Read this first.
Homebuyer's Perspective
If you're house-hunting in Gettysburg, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. With a score of 49/100, we recommend budgeting for high-quality point-of-entry filtration systems to protect your home's value.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Copper (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 Gettysburg
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Gettysburg.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gettysburg tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Gettysburg scores 49/100.
How many water systems serve Gettysburg?
Gettysburg is served by 3 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Gettysburg?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Gettysburg.
What is the water quality score for Gettysburg?
The water quality score for Gettysburg is 49 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 Gettysburg?
The top contaminants detected in Gettysburg include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Gettysburg Water Quality Summary
Gettysburg, PA receives a water quality score of 49/100 (Grade D) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 3 public water systems serving the area.
Gettysburg's water quality score is below the national average, indicating a history of EPA violations or elevated contaminant levels. Residents are encouraged to check their specific water system report and consider additional filtration.
Gettysburg's score of 49 is 22 points below the Pennsylvania state average of 71, and below the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Pennsylvania water quality rankings report →
Key Contaminants
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Water Systems Serving Gettysburg (3)
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