Water Quality in York, PA (17406)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17406.
Active Health Violations
3 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 80% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
23,636
Population
34
Water Systems
22
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (34)
York Water Co
1 health-basedHallam Boro Municipal Water Wk
Newberry Farms Comm Water Sys
Jim Macks Ice Cream
Tighe Industries Plant 3
Pub On The Trail
Adesa Auto Exchange
Lori Jos Mkt
Margaretta Mhp
Toomey Auction Center
All resolvedSusquehannock St Park
1 health-basedSchmucks Shoe House Llc
Yorkana Congregation
All resolvedEast Lincoln Lanes
Kingswear Ii
Penn Advertising
Zeigler Mhp
1 health-basedProvident Enterprises
Adesa Fleet Leasing
Good Life Ministries Inc
Broken Oar
Wherley Park
All resolvedYork Steel Co Inc.
Regency Manor
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Ch
Route 124 Restaurant
Shielas Cakery
Canadochly United Church Chris
Krevtz Creek Valley Post 7045
Kickin Kadilaks
Sam Lewis St Park 1
All resolvedPhase Iii Ltd
Golden Spike Inn
Hillside Mhp % Arthur Conrad
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
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?
York (17406) has more violations than 80% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 22.
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.