Testing · Pennsylvania

How to test your tap water in Pennsylvania

What's worth testing for in Pennsylvania, based on the state's reported EPA findings, and how to reach a state-certified lab. For a step-by-step walkthrough, see the full testing guide.

1,782
community water systems in Pennsylvania
109
systems reported PFAS above an EPA limit
145
systems with a lead action-level violation

What to prioritize in Pennsylvania

Because Pennsylvania's records flag PFAS and lead, start there — then add the standard panel below. These are system-level findings, so your own tap can differ in either direction.

PFASLeadNitrateArsenicTrihalomethanes (TTHMs)

Find a state-certified lab

Pennsylvania certifies the laboratories allowed to run official drinking-water tests. Use the EPA directory to find a certified lab in Pennsylvania, or call the hotline with questions about a contaminant or method.

Find your state's certified labs (EPA) ↗ EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline: 800-426-4791

For results you'll act on — a filter purchase, a real-estate disclosure, or a health concern — a state-certified lab is the gold standard. Many Pennsylvania counties also run free or low-cost well-testing programs; ask your local health department.

Pennsylvania
Browse systems →
Pennsylvania
Rankings →
Your water
Check your address →

Counts reflect reported EPA data for community water systems in Pennsylvania — a snapshot, not a live measurement of your tap, and they don't cover private wells. PurityRadar doesn't sell tests or earn commissions. Confirm anything concerning with your utility or Pennsylvania health department.