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

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)

Pennbrook Boro Area Water Supp

Purchased surface water 3,700 people served
0 violations

Pa Dot Site 47 Mod Rest Area

Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations

Penndot Site 45 Modern Rest

All resolved
Groundwater 1,000 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Pa Dot Site 48 Mod Rest Area

Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations

Penndot Site 46 Modern Rest

3 health-based
Groundwater 1,000 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved

Penndot-Site G Primitive Rest

Groundwater 800 people served
0 violations

Penndot-Site 44 Primitive Rest

Groundwater 750 people served
0 violations

Ywca Camp Reily

Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations

Penndot-Site 21 Primitive Rest

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Penn Dot Site 25

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Penndot-Site 37 Primitive Rest

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Penndot-Dauphin Co.Sat.Mainten

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Camp Sertoma

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

6 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
E. COLIMonitoring
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 (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.

Fewer violations 70th 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.

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.

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