Water Quality in Lancaster, PA (17502)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17502.

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 12 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 72% of US ZIP codes.

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

2,485

Population

9

Water Systems

13

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)

City Of Lancaster

1 health-based
Surface water 120,000 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bainbridge Water Authority

All resolved
Groundwater 1,200 people served
8 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Meltdown

Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations

Kings River Haven Mhp

All resolved
Groundwater 95 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Radio Active

Groundwater under influence of surface water 30 people served
0 violations

Fishermans Wharf

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Bainbridge Sportsmans Club Inc

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

New Village Store

Groundwater under influence of surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Nissley Vineyards

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
2,4,5-TPMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DinosebMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
7 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Lancaster (17502) has more violations than 72% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 13.

Fewer violations 72th 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.

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

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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