Water Quality in Hesston, PA (17021)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17021.
Past Health-Based Violations
1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 63 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 93% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
912
Population
12
Water Systems
64
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)
Raystown Lake Army Corps Of En
Chambersburg Boro Water Sys
All resolvedChristian Retreat Ctr
All resolvedWildwood Family Cg
All resolvedEast Waterford General Store
All resolvedWalnut Creme Stop
1 health-basedEatons Hit & Run Too
Tuscarora Creek Cg
White House Restaurant
Troop H Duncannon Station
Waterford Diner
All resolvedLack Tusc Emerg Med Svcs & Prk
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Hesston (17021) has more violations than 93% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 64.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Whole House Carbon Filter
A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.
Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.