Harford County, Pennsylvania — public water systems

How does Harford County compare with other Pennsylvania counties?

Harford County has the 71st-most active public water systems among the 99 counties listed for active Pennsylvania systems in EPA records; among the 71 with 3 or more systems, the median has 76. Its systems report 129 people served in total, the 86th-largest county figure in the state and less than 0.1% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 43 people, well below the Pennsylvania average of 1,741. 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 Harford County's drinking water come from?

By primary water source, Harford 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 93% and 6.8% across Pennsylvania. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. The county's largest system, Wetlands, Locksley Manor Golf Course, draws primarily on groundwater.

What kinds of water systems operate in Harford County?

Harford County's active systems break down as 3 transient non-community systems (100%). A transient non-community water system serves places where people do not stay long, such as gas stations and campgrounds, and regularly serves at least 25 people a day for at least 60 days a year. EPA lists their owner types as private (100%).