Water treatment and softeners in Lancaster County, PA
Willow Springs Water Company serves homes across Lancaster County from our base in Sinking Spring. City water here is often hard and, in the City of Lancaster system, has reported PFAS and disinfection byproducts near the limits. Rural wells commonly fail for nitrate and bacteria. We test your water for free, then filter, soften or treat it.
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Lancaster County water suppliers
From each supplier's latest annual report. Your water bill names your supplier.
| Supplier | Areas | What the latest report shows |
|---|---|---|
| City of Lancaster (Conestoga and Susquehanna rivers) | City of Lancaster, East Hempfield, East Lampeter, Lancaster Twp, Manheim Twp, Manor, Millersville, Pequea, West Hempfield, West Lampeter | Hardness 235 mg/L (Conestoga plant) and 107 mg/L (Susquehanna plant). Chlorine. PFOA up to 22.3 ppt. Trihalomethanes running average up to 75.2 ppb (limit 80). Nitrate up to 6.6 ppm. |
| Lititz Borough (7 wells) | Lititz and parts of Warwick Twp | Chlorine. Nitrate 5.79 ppm average (range 4.74 to 7.7). No violations in 2025. Hardness not listed. |
| Ephrata Area Joint Authority (Cocalico Creek and 3 wells) | Ephrata area | Chlorine. Nitrate up to 6.39 ppm and trihalomethanes 62.3 ppb in 2024. Hardness not listed. |
Sources: City of Lancaster 2025 Water Quality Report and Yearly Water Analysis; Lititz Borough 2025 report; Ephrata Area Joint Authority 2024 report; Manheim Township Public Utilities.
Lancaster County well water
Penn State's Agricultural Analytical Services Lab summarizes the samples Lancaster County homeowners send in.
| Lancaster County well samples (Penn State lab, 2007 to 2025) | Failed the standard |
|---|---|
| Total coliform bacteria | 41.5% |
| Nitrate | 24.8% |
| Corrosivity index | 68.4% |
| pH | 17.7% |
| Manganese | 14.7% |
| First-draw lead | 12.1% |
| E. coli | 10.3% |
555 samples, 8/15/2007 to 6/16/2025. Median hardness 110 mg/L. Not a random survey.
What we treat most
Nitrate. Common in farm country. Reverse osmosis removes it at the kitchen tap. Reverse osmosis →
Bacteria. Needs a lab test; treated with UV. Bacteria in well water →
Acidic water. Blue-green stains and lead risk. Acidic water →
Hard water. Softeners from $2,295 →
Water treatment services in Lancaster County
Whole-house filter cost
Carbon + tankless RO from $2,895.
Water Softeners
Sized to your hardness.
Reverse Osmosis
Removes nitrate, lead and PFAS at the kitchen sink.
Well Water Treatment
Bacteria, nitrate, iron and acidic water.
Well water treatment cost
Installed prices for every piece.
Free Water Testing
We test at your sink and explain the results.
How it works
Request your instant free quote
Fill out the free quote form or call (610) 400-3132. Tell us your address and whether you're on city water or a well.
We quote you on the spot
You get a clear price for your system right then, starting from a base package at a set price.
A free water test confirms your setup
Before we install, we test your actual water for free so you only pay for the treatment your water needs.
We install your system
We install it cleanly, show you how it works, and let you know when filters and service are due.
Lancaster County water: common questions
Is Lancaster County water hard?
Often. City of Lancaster water measured 235 mg/L at its Conestoga plant and 107 mg/L at its Susquehanna plant in 2025. The median private-well sample in Penn State's Lancaster County lab summary was 110 mg/L, at the top of the moderately hard range.
Is there nitrate in Lancaster County well water?
It's common. In Penn State's lab summary of Lancaster County samples, 24.8% failed the nitrate standard, with a median of 5.8 mg/L. The legal limit for public water is 10 mg/L. Reverse osmosis removes nitrate at the kitchen tap.
What's in City of Lancaster water?
The city draws from the Conestoga River (about 40%) and the Susquehanna River (about 60%) and disinfects with chlorine. Its 2025 report shows PFOA up to 22.3 parts per trillion at the Conestoga plant, with a running annual average of 13.4 at year-end against a 14 ppt limit, and trihalomethanes with a highest running average of 75.2 ppb against a limit of 80.
Who supplies water in Lancaster County?
The City of Lancaster serves the city plus East Hempfield, East Lampeter, Lancaster, Manheim, Manor, Pequea, West Hempfield and West Lampeter townships and Millersville. Lititz Borough and the Ephrata Area Joint Authority run their own systems, and many rural homes are on private wells.
Do you serve Lancaster County?
Yes. From our base in Sinking Spring we serve homes across Lancaster County on city water and private wells. Call (610) 400-3132.
Written by Sam Beiler, co-founder of Willow Springs Water Company, Sinking Spring, PA. Last updated October 2026.
- City of Lancaster, 2025 Water Quality Report
- City of Lancaster, 2025 Yearly Water Analysis
- City of Lancaster, Bureau of Water
- Manheim Township, Public Utilities
- Lititz Borough, 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
- Ephrata Area Joint Authority, 2024 Water Quality Report
- Penn State Agricultural Analytical Services Lab, Lancaster County drinking water test summary
- Penn State Extension, Water Softening