Water Quality in Mechanicsburg, PA (17025)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17025.

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 17 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 77% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

17,648

Population

11

Water Systems

18

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)

Pa American Water Co West

All resolved
Surface water 105,127 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Veolia Mechanicsburg

All resolved
Surface water 45,013 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Carlisle Water Trmt Plt

All resolved
Surface water 26,000 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 10.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Visaggios Ristorante

All resolved
Groundwater 650 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Kristys Whistle Stop

1 health-based
Groundwater 200 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

West Shore 1st Assembly Of God

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Papa Luigis

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

V&W Professional Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

West Enola Fire Co

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Rouses Mkt

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Annies Breakfast And Lunch

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Mechanicsburg (17025) has more violations than 77% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 18.

Fewer violations 77th 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.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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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