Water Quality in Harrisburg, PA (17036)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17036.
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 14 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 74% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
23,520
Population
22
Water Systems
15
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (22)
Veolia Water
Capital Region Water
All resolvedPa Amer Water Co
Pa American Water Steelton
Dutch Village
Londonderry Elem Sch
All resolvedEast Hanover Elem Sch
B & J Water Company
Conewago Twp Elem Sch
1 health-basedKingdom Hall Jehovahs Witness
Indian Echo Caverns
All resolvedBig Swatara Church Of Brethern
Deer Valley Golf Course
Patisserie & Deli At Hilltop
Ecko Village Apts
Echo Village Apartments
Conewago Place
Derry Preschool
Ed'S Exxon Service
Allegheny Valley Sch
Food Factory Restaurant
Diffs Corner Apartments
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.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2023
How Does This Compare?
Harrisburg (17036) 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.
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.