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

Surface water 110,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Capital Region Water

All resolved
Surface water 66,540 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pa Amer Water Co

Surface water 50,200 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pa American Water Steelton

Surface water 6,428 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Dutch Village

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Londonderry Elem Sch

All resolved
Groundwater 465 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Copper tested: 1396 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

East Hanover Elem Sch

Groundwater 440 people served
0 violations

B & J Water Company

Surface water 315 people served
0 violations

Conewago Twp Elem Sch

1 health-based
Groundwater 250 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Copper tested: 1843 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Kingdom Hall Jehovahs Witness

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Indian Echo Caverns

All resolved
Groundwater 160 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Big Swatara Church Of Brethern

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Deer Valley Golf Course

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Patisserie & Deli At Hilltop

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Ecko Village Apts

Groundwater 99 people served
0 violations

Echo Village Apartments

Groundwater 92 people served
0 violations

Conewago Place

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Derry Preschool

Groundwater 58 people served
0 violations

Ed'S Exxon Service

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Allegheny Valley Sch

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Food Factory Restaurant

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Diffs Corner Apartments

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

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

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
2,3,7,8-TCDDMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1396 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: 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.

Fewer violations 74th 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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