Water Quality in CHAMBERSBURG, PA (17202)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17202.

379

Total Violations

5

Health-Based

374

Monitoring / Reporting

379

Resolved

What does this mean?

379 of 379 violations have been resolved. 5 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 374 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 12 Population served: 3,171

Violations Detail (379 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 10, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 10, 2024ResolvedN/A
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2023ResolvedN/A
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2023ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(1)

Groundwater Rule

31

Apr 30Resolved

2024(7)

Groundwater Rule

41

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Aug 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Aug 10Resolved

How Does This Compare?

CHAMBERSBURG (17202) has 379 recorded violations, including 5 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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

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.

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