Water Quality in Mechanicsburg, PA (17240)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17240.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 17 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are20 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 79% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,241
Population
17
Water Systems
20
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (17)
Pa American Water Co West
All resolvedVeolia Mechanicsburg
All resolvedChambersburg Boro Water Sys
All resolvedCarlisle Water Trmt Plt
All resolvedNewburg First Church Of God
Mckinney Station
Mowersville Brethren In Christ
Otters Pizza Den
New Hope United Methodist
Country Store Cafe
All resolvedOtterbein School
Kenmar Motel
Penn-Rox Canning Co
Davidson Mobilehome Park
Blue Mtn Brick Motel
Newburg Country Store
Newburg Pizza Shop
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?
Mechanicsburg (17240) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 20, 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.