Water Quality in Mechanicsburg, PA (17050)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17050.
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 175 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 98% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
43,571
Population
17
Water Systems
176
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (17)
Pa American Water Co West
All resolvedVeolia Mechanicsburg
All resolvedCarlisle Water Trmt Plt
All resolvedRegency Woods Mhp
All resolvedGreen Ridge Elem Sch
Rich Valley Golf Course
Silver Spring Country Estates
All resolvedWhispering Pines Motel
Little Dreams
Farm 1840
All resolvedSilver Spring Presb
Bills Cafe
Kingdom Hall Jehovahs Witness
All resolvedDecoven Facilities
Poppaz
Calvary Chapel Harrisburg
1 health-basedStoney Ridge Park
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Mechanicsburg (17050) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 176.
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
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.