Luzerne County, New York — public water systems
At a glance
3 active public water systems are filed under Luzerne County, New York in EPA's SDWIS records, together reporting 1,013 people served. The largest is Rittenhouse Place, which reports serving 647 people. 2 are community water systems serving people where they live; the other 1 are non-community systems, such as schools, workplaces, campgrounds and gas stations with their own supply.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO, refreshed quarterly.
Active systems
3
Population served
1K
Community systems
2
Groundwater share
100%
How does Luzerne County compare with other New York counties?
Luzerne County has the 62nd-most active public water systems among the 100 counties listed for active New York systems in EPA records; among the 64 with 3 or more systems, the median has 94. Its systems report 1,013 people served in total, the 63rd-largest county figure in the state and less than 0.1% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 338 people, well below the New York average of 2,374. Population figures are what each system reports; people served by more than one system, such as a wholesaler and the town that buys from it, are counted by each.
Where does Luzerne County's drinking water come from?
By primary water source, Luzerne County's active systems draw on groundwater (3, 100%). Overall, all rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and none on surface water, compared with 91% and 8.5% across New York. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. The county's largest system, Rittenhouse Place, draws primarily on groundwater.
What kinds of water systems operate in Luzerne County?
Luzerne County's active systems break down as 2 community systems (67%) and 1 non-transient non-community systems (33%). A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. A non-transient non-community water system regularly serves at least 25 of the same people for more than six months a year, but not where they live. Schools, factories, office buildings and hospitals with their own supply are typical examples. EPA lists their owner types as private (100%).
Water systems in Luzerne County
🔒 Create a free account to export CSV| # | Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rittenhouse Place | Luzerne | 647 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 2 | Country Pines MHP | Luzerne | 280 | Community | Groundwater |
| 3 | Dallas MHP | Luzerne | 86 | Community | Groundwater |
Luzerne County water systems: frequently asked questions
How many public water systems are in Luzerne County, New York?
EPA's SDWIS records file 3 active public water systems under Luzerne County, New York: 2 community systems (67%) and 1 non-transient non-community systems (33%).
Who supplies drinking water in Luzerne County, NY?
The largest community water systems filed under Luzerne County are Country Pines MHP (280 people served) and Dallas MHP (86 people served). Which system serves a particular address depends on its service area, which EPA's SDWIS records do not include; a water bill or the local utility can confirm it.
Does Luzerne County's drinking water come from groundwater or surface water?
Of the 3 active public water systems in Luzerne County, all draw mainly on groundwater and none on surface water, counting purchased supplies. The largest system, Rittenhouse Place, uses groundwater.
Where can I find a water quality report for Luzerne County?
Each community water system must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1, covering the previous calendar year. 2 community systems are filed under Luzerne County, so the report to look for is the one from the system that supplies your address.
How can I check violations for a water system in Luzerne County?
Open the system's profile from the list on this page. Each profile shows the most recent Safe Drinking Water Act violations in EPA's records, with plain-English labels and whether each one is resolved. For current compliance status, EPA ECHO is the primary source.
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Public water systems in Luzerne County, New York”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/new-york/luzerne (data as of October 1, 2026).