Water Quality in Lancaster, PA (17512)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17512.

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 17 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 77% of US ZIP codes.

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

18,148

Population

20

Water Systems

18

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (20)

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)

Columbia Water Co

All resolved
Surface water 25,200 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

East Donegal

All resolved
Groundwater 4,048 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Marietta Gravity Water Co

Purchased surface water 3,700 people served
0 violations

Farmdale Development

Groundwater 2,800 people served
0 violations

Saint Annes Home

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Columbia Drive In

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Faillas Italian Amer

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Red Rose Drinking Water

Purchased groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Russ S 50s Diner

Groundwater 110 people served
0 violations

Trio Bar & Grill

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Conestoga Valley Farm

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Nicks Family Restaurant

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Little People Day Care

Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations

Prospect Valley Farm Cpgrd

Groundwater 74 people served
0 violations

Lloyd Miller Water Co

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Creekside Cafe

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Schoolhouse Apts

Groundwater 38 people served
0 violations

Rolling Hills Assisted Living

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Twin Oaks

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
Radium-226Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Radium-228Monitoring
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 (17512) has more violations than 77% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 18.

Fewer violations 77th 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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