Water Quality in YORK, PA (17408)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17408.

63

Total Violations

0

Health-Based

63

Monitoring / Reporting

59

Resolved

What does this mean?

59 of 63 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 63 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 8 Population served: 10,568

Violations Detail (63 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AFeb 28, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AFeb 28, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJan 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJan 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2024ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(6)

Groundwater Rule

31

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Feb 28Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Feb 28Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jan 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jan 31Resolved

2024(10)

Groundwater Rule

31

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Feb 29Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Feb 29Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jan 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jan 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jan 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jan 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

YORK (17408) has 63 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 4 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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