Water Quality in Mechanicsburg, PA (17241)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17241.
Active Health Violations
4 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 92% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
11,181
Population
35
Water Systems
56
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (35)
Pa American Water Co West
All resolvedVeolia Mechanicsburg
All resolvedCarlisle Water Trmt Plt
All resolvedNewville Boro Water Auth
All resolvedCol Denning State Park
Dogwood Acres Rec Area
1 health-basedCol Denning St Park
All resolvedCarriage Haus
Cumberland Drive In
1 health-basedCuisine Management Svcs Inc
Yingers Mobile Manor
Yingers Mobile Manor
Jacksonville Elementary
Jaymee Lees Quick Stop
Crossroads Restaurant & Bakery
Doubling Gap Ctr
All resolvedBig Spring St Park
Huntsdale Country Deli
Graziellas Pizza & Subs
2 health-basedT & C Gen Store
Scotts Pine Tree
Penn Twp Fire Co
Fowlers Hollow St Park
Newville Diner
All resolvedRiver Rock Newville
All resolvedThe Pantry Barn
All resolvedBonnybrook Mhp
Newville Maintainance Turnpike
Newville Deli
Diehls General Store
Moores Campground
Kecks Store & Corner Archery
Mt Asbury United Methodist Chu
Miller'S Restaurant
Ritner Gardens
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Mechanicsburg (17241) has more violations than 92% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 56.
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.
Reverse Osmosis System
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.