Lititz, Pennsylvania’s
Home for Water Softeners,
Water Filters, and Water Delivery

Yes, Lititz tap water is treated to meet drinking water standards. However, meeting those standards does not mean the water is free from everything homeowners may want to reduce. The Lititz Borough Water Quality Report shows detected levels of nitrate, PFBS, PFOA, PFOS, arsenic, fluoride, TTHMs, HAA5s, chlorine, lead, copper, and other substances. Many homeowners choose drinking water filtration or reverse osmosis to add another layer of protection for the water they drink and cook with every day.

Lititz Borough’s treatment plant uses seven groundwater wells located within Lititz Borough and Warwick Township. The report notes that these wells have been determined to be under the direct influence of surface water. Because these sources can be affected by groundwater conditions, nearby land use, surface water influence, runoff, and natural minerals, local water quality can vary before treatment. Household plumbing can also affect water quality once water reaches the home.

Yes. The Lititz Borough Water Quality Report notes that a source water assessment found the wells are potentially most susceptible to industrial, residential, and agricultural activities, accidental spills along roads and railways, repair shop activities, dairy and egg-laying operations, and sinkholes. The report also states that the Lititz Run Watershed has a medium to high risk of significant contamination. That does not mean every home has unsafe water, but it does give homeowners a reason to pay closer attention to what may be in the water they drink, cook with, and use every day.

The sections provided from the Lititz Borough Water Quality Report did not list a drinking water violation. However, the report did show several detected contaminants and noted that the water sources have a medium to high risk of significant contamination. Even without a listed violation, many homeowners choose additional water treatment for better taste, added protection, and more control at the tap.

Yes. The Lititz Borough Water Quality Report listed several PFAS results, including PFBS at 3.5 ppt, PFOA at 2.5 ppt, and PFOS at 1.9 ppt. PFAS are often called “forever chemicals” because they can persist in the environment over time. Even at low reported levels, many homeowners prefer to reduce PFAS in the water they drink and cook with. Reverse osmosis is one of the most common point-of-use treatment options for reducing many PFAS compounds at the kitchen sink.

Yes. Lititz reported nitrate at 5.95 ppm, with a detection range of 5.33 to 6.73 ppm. This is below the federal limit but nitrate is still a contaminant many households prefer to reduce, especially homes with infants, young children, pregnant women, or anyone with certain health concerns. Reverse osmosis is commonly used to reduce nitrate in drinking water.

Yes. Lititz reported arsenic at 2 ppb, with a detection range of 0 to 5 ppb. Arsenic can occur naturally in some water sources and may also be associated with certain environmental conditions. Even when reported below the listed federal limit, some homeowners prefer added drinking water treatment because arsenic is not something they want in the water they use every day. Reverse osmosis is a common option for reducing arsenic at the tap.

Yes. Lititz reported fluoride at 0.63 ppm, with a detection range of 0.61 to 0.75 ppm. Fluoride levels can vary by source water and treatment conditions. Some homeowners are comfortable with fluoride in their drinking water, while others prefer more control over what remains in the water they drink and cook with every day. Reverse osmosis is commonly used by households that want to reduce fluoride at the kitchen sink.

Yes. Lititz reported trihalomethanes, or TTHMs, at 10.32 ppb, with a detection range of 6.44 to 14.2 ppb. Haloacetic acids, or HAA5s, were reported at 1.42 ppb, with a detection range of 0 to 2.85 ppb. These levels are below the federal limits, but disinfection byproducts are still a common reason homeowners choose added drinking water filtration. Activated carbon filtration and reverse osmosis systems can help reduce many unwanted tastes, odors, and certain contaminants at the tap.

Chlorine helps disinfect water and maintain a residual as water moves through the distribution system. Lititz reported chlorine at a highest average result of 1.28 ppm, with a range of average results from 1.00 to 1.28 ppm. Some homeowners notice a chlorine taste or smell, even when chlorine levels are within the expected range. A whole-home carbon filter or drinking water filtration system can help reduce chlorine taste and odor before water reaches your glass, shower, laundry, and appliances.

The Lititz Borough Water Quality Report did not list a specific hardness number in the sections provided. However, groundwater often contains minerals that can contribute to scale buildup, spots on dishes, dry-feeling skin and hair, and buildup around faucets and fixtures. A local water test is the best way to confirm whether your Lititz home has hard water. If hardness minerals are present, a water softener can help protect plumbing, appliances, fixtures, and everyday comfort.

Lititz reported lead at a 90th percentile level of 2 ppb. This is below the action level but lead can still be a concern because it often enters water through older plumbing, fixtures, or service lines. Lead levels can vary from home to home, so many homeowners choose certified drinking water filtration or reverse osmosis for added protection at the tap.

Lititz reported copper at a 90th percentile level of 0.4 ppm. Copper can enter water through household plumbing, especially when water sits in pipes for several hours. The reported level is below the action level, but a water test can help determine whether copper or other plumbing-related metals are present in your home’s water.

You can access the most recent Lititz Borough Water Quality Report through the local water provider. Culligan Mid-Atlantic can also test your home’s tap water and help explain what may be coming from local groundwater sources, surface water influence, water treatment conditions, and your household plumbing.