Water Quality in Harrisburg, PA (17048)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17048.

Past Health-Based Violations

4 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 43 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.

3,870

Population

14

Water Systems

47

Violations (5yr)

4

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)

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)

Indian Trail Spring

Groundwater 3,500 people served
0 violations

Lykens Boro Auth

4 health-based
Surface water 3,220 people served
35 violations (5yr) · 4 health-based · All resolved

Upper Dauphin Middle Sch

Groundwater 779 people served
0 violations

Victor House

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Zion Lutheran Church

Groundwater 110 people served
0 violations

Crossroads Market & Auction

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Loyalton Water Assn

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Shadles Hotel

Surface water 40 people served
0 violations

Lykens Christian School

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Jr'S Pipin Hot Pizza

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Miracle Revival Church-Lykens

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
9 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

7 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

3 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
2,3,7,8-TCDDMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CYANIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Harrisburg (17048) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 47.

Fewer violations 90th 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.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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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