Water Quality in Harrisburg, PA (17023)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17023.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 16 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are15 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 74% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,489
Population
16
Water Systems
15
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)
Veolia Water
Capital Region Water
All resolvedPa Amer Water Co
Elizabethville Area Auth
All resolvedLisi'S Watergap Texaco
Northern Dauphin Co Ymca
All resolvedBerrysburg Elementary School
Valley Lanes
St Johns Evan Lutheran Church
R & K Diner
Leitzels Country Inn
Hanks Smoking Hot Bbq
Nikki'S Drive-In
Ritas Italian Ice
Berryburg Christian Academy
Country Inn
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Harrisburg (17023) has more violations than 74% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 15, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.