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

Groundwater 276,200 people served
0 violations

Chambersburg Boro Water Sys

All resolved
Surface water 31,048 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Christian Retreat Ctr

All resolved
Groundwater 400 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Wildwood Family Cg

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

East Waterford General Store

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Walnut Creme Stop

1 health-based
Groundwater 100 people served
48 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Eatons Hit & Run Too

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Tuscarora Creek Cg

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

White House Restaurant

Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations

Troop H Duncannon Station

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Waterford Diner

All resolved
Groundwater 26 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Lack Tusc Emerg Med Svcs & Prk

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
29 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

17 violations
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

6 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

6 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
4.7 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: 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.

Fewer violations 93th percentile More violations

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.

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