Water Quality in Mechanicsburg, PA (17257)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17257.

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 43 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 89% of US ZIP codes.

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

29,204

Population

28

Water Systems

44

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (28)

Pa American Water Co West

All resolved
Surface water 105,127 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Veolia Mechanicsburg

All resolved
Surface water 45,013 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

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)

Carlisle Water Trmt Plt

All resolved
Surface water 26,000 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 10.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Shippensburg Boro Water Auth

All resolved
Surface water 17,800 people served
11 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Huckleberry Land Water Assn

Purchased surface water 744 people served
0 violations

Shippensburg Travel Plaza

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Southern Cumberland Water Assn

All resolved
Groundwater 400 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Ishas Mart 2

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Southampton Twp Bldg & Park

Groundwater 270 people served
0 violations

Beistle Co

All resolved
Groundwater 250 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

The Beistle Co. Mfg.%

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Shippensburg Auction Center

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

J W Kline Elem School

Groundwater 170 people served
0 violations

Dutch Country Store

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Hardees Of Dauphin

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Rowe Mennonite Church

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Middle Spring Presbyterian Ch

1 health-based
Groundwater 100 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Wadels Mhp

All resolved
Groundwater 97 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Rodeway Inn

All resolved
Groundwater 70 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Park 81 Warehouse

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Little T Daycare

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Destiny Image

Groundwater 38 people served
0 violations

Wyrick'S Motels & Mhp

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Foltzes Service Station&Lynch

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Myer'S Service Station

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Middle Spring Pres Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Cumberland Valley Co-Op

Groundwater 8 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
4 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved
ToxapheneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlordaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
LASSOMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BHC-GAMMAMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EndrinMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HexachlorocyclopentadieneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HEXACHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MethoxychlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HeptachlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Heptachlor epoxideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
GlyphosateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved
Combined UraniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Mechanicsburg (17257) has more violations than 89% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 44.

Fewer violations 89th 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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