Water Quality in Harrisburg, PA (17028)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17028.
Past Health-Based Violations
2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 44 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 90% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,563
Population
39
Water Systems
46
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (39)
Veolia Water
Capital Region Water
All resolvedLebanon Water Auth
All resolvedPa Amer Water Co
Penn National Gaming
All resolvedMountainview Racing Assn
Mainstay Suites
All resolvedFuncks Exxon
Holiday Inn Grantville
All resolvedGrantville Supermarket
Hampton Inn
All resolvedSiler'S Motel
Cassel'S Restaurant % Vtc Inc
Best Western
All resolvedSummit Int School Of Ministry
Grantville Vol Fire Co
Grantville Restaurant
Kim'S Restaurant
H M Levitz Mem Park
All resolvedGrantville Assembly Hall
Memorial Lake State Park
All resolvedFabios Restaurant
All resolvedSherwood Hall
Lentinis Pizza
Villa Rosa Cali
Hen House Family Restaurant
Shellsville Vfw Post 9639
Faith United Church Of Christ
Bow Creek Inn
1 health-basedThoroughbreds
East Hanover Twp Bldg
Manada Hill United Methodist
Joseph E Ibberson
1 health-basedFreedom Inn
Italian Delight
All resolvedSgrignoli Farms
Mcneals Auction
Boyd Big Tree Preserve
All resolvedBlue Bird Apts
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Harrisburg (17028) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 46.
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.
Reverse Osmosis System
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
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
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.