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Washington, PA Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Washington, PA — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Washington's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Washington Twp Water System PWSID: PA6250092 Updated: 2026 Q2
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Lead above the federal action level

Lead is 19.00 ppb, 127% of the action level and no violations are open. No PFAS was detected.

C

Washington earns a C for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 19.00 ppb — 127% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
2 violations since 2015, 0 health-based
No violations currently open
Washington's lead level vs. all Pennsylvania community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 19.00 ppb — 100% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 10% of Pennsylvania utilities
Population Served
1399
~193 connections
Water Source
Groundwater
Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Active Violations
0
2 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
100% of EPA action level
19.00 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 19.00 ppb, 127% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2025 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2023 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

2 violations are on record since 2015, of which 0 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Washington Twp Water System
PWSID PA6250092
Water source Groundwater — Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Population served 1,399
Service connections 193
Systems serving this area 6
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Washington tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 19.00 ppb, 127% of the action level.
Does Washington water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Washington? ▼
Washington Twp Water System (PWSID PA6250092), one of 6 systems serving this area. Groundwater. Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2024-12-17. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Washington Residents Do?

1
Consider a filter certified for lead
Look for NSF/ANSI 53 certification for lead reduction.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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