Water Quality in Mechanicsburg, PA (17043)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17043.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 10 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are29 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 84% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
5,852
Population
10
Water Systems
29
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)
Pa American Water Co West
All resolvedVeolia Mechanicsburg
All resolvedCarlisle Water Trmt Plt
All resolvedOak Knoll Est Mhp
All resolvedHeritage Est Mobile Homes
All resolvedAvonwheel Estate Mhp
All resolvedPenn Valley Village
All resolvedLog Cabin Court
Victoria Manor Est
All resolvedFishing Creek Elementary Sch
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Mechanicsburg (17043) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 29, 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.