Water Quality in Chambersburg, PA (17221)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17221.

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 23 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

458

Population

9

Water Systems

24

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)

Chambersburg Boro Water Sys

All resolved
Surface water 31,048 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lakeview Motel & Restaurant

Groundwater 800 people served
0 violations

Exxon Co-Path Valley

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Indian Lake Camp Corp

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Indian Lake Camp Corp

1 health-based
Groundwater 125 people served
18 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Joe'S

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Fannettsburg Inn

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Hillside Tavern

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Lower Path Valley Presb Church

Surface water 60 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

7 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
4.7 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Chambersburg (17221) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 24.

Fewer violations 81th 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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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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