Philadelphia's tap water meets federal standards, but some residents may be concerned about elevated levels of PFAS, lead and sodium.

(STATE COLLEGE, PENN.) If you live in Philly and want to know information about your tap water quality, start with the latest consumer confidence report, which is required to be produced annually by every community water system in the country. Most people never read them, but the reports provide essential information about drinking water quality.

Like other large water systems, the Philadelphia Water Department publishes this information online, including the most recent 2025 drinking water quality report. The report provides an overview of Philly’s drinking water from source to tap. It reports that levels of approximately 100 regulated contaminants all meet federal standards.

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