Red Lion, Pennsylvania’s
Home for Water Softeners,
Water Filters, and Water Delivery

Yes, Red Lion 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 Red Lion Municipal Authority Water Quality Report shows detected levels of nitrate, fluoride, barium, TTHMs, HAA5s, PFOA, combined uranium, radium-226, chlorine, 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.

Red Lion’s drinking water comes from surface water sources. The listed sources include Cabin Creek 001 Surface Water in Windsor Township, Beaver Creek 002 Surface Water in Lower Windsor Township, and Susquehanna 003 Surface Water in Chanceford Township. Because surface water can be affected by runoff, seasonal changes, natural minerals, organic matter, and nearby land use, local water conditions can vary before treatment. Household plumbing can also affect water quality once water reaches the home.

The Red Lion Municipal Authority Water Quality Report listed one instance of a failure to report a chlorine residual on time to the Department. The report states this was not a violation, but notes that the failure to report occurred in October 2024. Even when an issue is not classified as a violation, reporting and monitoring are still important because they help confirm that treated water is staying within required standards over time. Homeowners who want more control over daily drinking water may choose filtration or reverse osmosis at the tap.

Yes. The Red Lion Municipal Authority Water Quality Report listed PFOA at 0.95 ng/L, with a reported detection range of 0 to 1.9 ng/L. PFOA is one of the most recognized PFAS chemicals, often referred to as “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. Red Lion reported nitrate at 4.475 ppm, with a detection range of 3.07 to 6.53 ppm. This is below the federal limit listed in the report, 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. Red Lion reported fluoride at 0.66 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. Red Lion reported total trihalomethanes, or TTHMs, at 34.95 ppb, with a detection range of 12.2 to 77.7 ppb. Haloacetic acids, or HAA5s, were reported at 20.73 ppb, with a detection range of 8.97 to 27.9 ppb. These levels are below the federal limits listed in the report, 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. Red Lion reported chlorine at 1.12 mg/L, with a detection range of 1.12 to 1.67 mg/L. 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 Red Lion Municipal Authority Water Quality Report did not list a specific hardness number in the sections provided. However, surface water can still contain minerals that 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 Red Lion home has hard water. If hardness minerals are present, a water softener can help protect plumbing, appliances, fixtures, and everyday comfort.

Red Lion reported lead at a 90th percentile level of 0 ppb. That is a good result at the system level, but lead can still vary from home to home because it often enters water through older plumbing, fixtures, or service lines. Many homeowners still choose certified drinking water filtration or reverse osmosis for added protection, especially if their home has older plumbing.

Red Lion reported copper at a 90th percentile level of 0.047 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 listed in the report, but a water test can help determine whether copper or other plumbing-related metals are present in your home’s water.

The Red Lion Municipal Authority Water Quality Report listed several additional detected substances, including barium at 0.030 ppm, combined uranium at 0.67, and radium-226 at 0.11. These levels were not listed as violations, but many homeowners still choose water treatment because daily-use water can affect taste, odor, fixtures, appliances, and peace of mind. A local water test can help determine whether your home would benefit most from a water softener, whole-home filter, reverse osmosis system, or a combination of systems.

You can access the most recent Red Lion Municipal Authority 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 surface water sources, water treatment conditions, and your household plumbing.