Water Quality in Harrisburg, PA (17103)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17103.
Past Health-Based Violations
3 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 9 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 70% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
13,115
Population
16
Water Systems
12
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)
Veolia Water
Capital Region Water
All resolvedPa Amer Water Co
Pennbrook Boro Area Water Supp
Pa Dot Site 47 Mod Rest Area
Penndot Site 45 Modern Rest
All resolvedPa Dot Site 48 Mod Rest Area
Penndot Site 46 Modern Rest
3 health-basedPenndot-Site G Primitive Rest
Penndot-Site 44 Primitive Rest
Ywca Camp Reily
Penndot-Site 21 Primitive Rest
Penn Dot Site 25
Penndot-Site 37 Primitive Rest
Penndot-Dauphin Co.Sat.Mainten
Camp Sertoma
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Harrisburg (17103) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12.
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.
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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.