Howard
Is Howard tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Howard scores 49/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 0 local systems in Howard. We found 0 total violations (0 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
Live: 09:00 AM☀️ No active precipitation. Rainfall can impact surface water turbidity and pollutant runoff in Howard.
Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Howard?
Expert Advice
Given the safety margin, a Carbon Block or sediment filter is recommended to improve taste and remove trace particulates.
Buying a Filter?
Should you buy a water purifier in Howard? See our analysis.
Baby Formula Safety
Is Howard tap water safe for infants? Critical safety guide.
Homebuyer's Perspective
For those looking to relocate to Howard, water quality is a key factor in long-term property maintenance. 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
Current records show no major contaminant spikes, making Howard a preferred choice for health-conscious families.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Howard
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Howard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Howard tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Howard scores 49/100.
How many water systems serve Howard?
Howard is served by 0 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Howard?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Howard.
What is the water quality score for Howard?
The water quality score for Howard is 49 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results for all serving water systems.
What are the top contaminants in Howard?
Current contaminant data for Howard is being updated. Check back soon or search your specific address for the latest results.
Howard Water Quality Summary
Howard, PA receives a water quality score of 49/100 (Grade D) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 2 public water systems serving the area.
Howard'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.
Howard's score of 49 is 24 points below the Pennsylvania state average of 73, 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 →
Get notified if Howard's water quality changes
Free email alert when the EPA reports a new violation or boil-water advisory for your water system. No spam — just the alerts you asked for.
By subscribing you agree to receive occasional water-quality alert emails. Unsubscribe anytime. See our Privacy Policy.
Water Systems Serving Howard (0)
Water system data coming soon for Howard.
Check Your Specific Address
Water quality can vary by neighborhood in Howard.
Related
Quick compare in Pennsylvania
Compare Howard water quality: View all states · Contaminant library · How we score water quality