Water Quality in Harrisburg, PA (17104)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17104.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 12 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are12 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 70% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
18,541
Population
12
Water Systems
12
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)
Veolia Water
Capital Region Water
All resolvedPa Amer Water Co
Camp Tussey Ridge-Hemlock Gsc
Bowman Mell & Co Inc
Drivers Examination Center
Camp Gi Sco Ha
Camp Golden Pond
Camp Furnace Hills
All resolvedCamp Chickawee
Camp Arcona-Hemlock Girl Scout
Campioka
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
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 (17104) 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, 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.