Water Quality in Lancaster, PA (17517)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17517.

Active Health Violations

5 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 99% of US ZIP codes.

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

14,686

Population

Water Systems

233

Violations (5yr)

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (30)

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) ✓

East Cocalico Township

1 health-based

Groundwater under influence of surface water 6,735 people served

3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Denver Boro

All resolved

Surface water 3,861 people served

3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Lead tested: 1.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Cocalico Creek Cpgrd

All resolved

Groundwater 800 people served

2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Brecknock Elementary School

All resolved

Groundwater 500 people served

1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Sunline Coach Co

Groundwater 170 people served

0 violations

Gehman Mennonite School

Groundwater 168 people served

0 violations

Dutch Cousin Campsite

All resolved

Groundwater 160 people served

2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Hickory Run Cpgrd

All resolved

Groundwater 150 people served

1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

222 Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 147 people served

0 violations

Camp Conquest

Groundwater 140 people served

0 violations

Schoeneck Elem Sch

Groundwater 130 people served

0 violations

Hawk Valley Bar & Restaurant

Groundwater 100 people served

0 violations

Lancaster Reading Koa

Groundwater 100 people served

0 violations

Coachlight Restaurant

Groundwater 100 people served

0 violations

Greenview Bible Camp

Groundwater 100 people served

0 violations

Shady Grove Campground

All resolved

Groundwater 92 people served

1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Oak Shade Inn-John Showers

Groundwater 70 people served

0 violations

Envigo Global Services Inc

3 health-based

Groundwater 60 people served

31 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved

Copper tested: 1422 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Muddy Creek Christian School

Groundwater 55 people served

0 violations

Jolly Wallys Sandwich Shop

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Creators Harvest

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Ugi Central Penn Gas

Groundwater 50 people served

2 violations (5yr)

North Lanc Co Game & Fish Assn

All resolved

Groundwater 32 people served

1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Ugi Utilities Inc

All resolved

Groundwater 30 people served

182 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Resolved

Public Notice Monitoring

Jul 2025 Resolved

Picloram Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Benzo(a)pyrene Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Chlordane Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

OXAMYL Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Methoxychlor Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Heptachlor Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Endrin Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Dinoseb Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Dalapon Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Carbofuran Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Diquat Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Styrene Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Endothall Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Benzene Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Simazine Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Trichloroethylene Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDD Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Pentachlorophenol Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Xylenes, Total Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

LASSO Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

BHC-GAMMA Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Heptachlor epoxide Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

2,4-D Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

2,4,5-TP Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Toluene Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Atrazine Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Ethylbenzene Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Toxaphene Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

HEXACHLOROBENZENE Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Glyphosate Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

BHC-GAMMA Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Endothall Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Methoxychlor Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Glyphosate Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Dalapon Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Chlordane Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Atrazine Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Benzo(a)pyrene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Styrene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Endrin Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDD Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

HEXACHLOROBENZENE Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Dinoseb Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Xylenes, Total Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Toxaphene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Picloram Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Ethylbenzene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Simazine Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

LASSO Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Benzene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Carbofuran Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Toluene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

2,4-D Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Heptachlor epoxide Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Trichloroethylene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Pentachlorophenol Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Heptachlor Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

2,4,5-TP Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Diquat Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

OXAMYL Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Mar 2024 Resolved

Endothall Monitoring

Jan 2024 Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDD Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

BHC-GAMMA Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

OXAMYL Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Atrazine Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Benzene Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Chlordane Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Endrin Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Carbofuran Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Xylenes, Total Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Styrene Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Picloram Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Dalapon Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

2,4-D Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Benzo(a)pyrene Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Ethylbenzene Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Diquat Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Heptachlor Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Toxaphene Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Glyphosate Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

HEXACHLOROBENZENE Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Endothall Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Trichloroethylene Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Heptachlor epoxide Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Methoxychlor Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Pentachlorophenol Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Toluene Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

2,4,5-TP Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Simazine Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

LASSO Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Dinoseb Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Weaver Store Cafe

All resolved

Groundwater 30 people served

1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Denver Cold Storage

Groundwater 30 people served

0 violations

Sensenig Snack Bar

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

No Bs Kitchen

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Wanners Trailer Park

Groundwater 13 people served

0 violations

Contaminants Found

TrichloroethyleneHealth-Based

5 violations

All resolved

NitrateHealth-Based

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

5 violations

All resolved

TTHMHealth-Based

4 violations

All resolved

Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

6 violations

All resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring

4 violations

All resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateMonitoring

4 violations

All resolved

Public NoticeMonitoring

4 violations

All resolved

trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring

4 violations

All resolved

1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring

4 violations

All resolved

CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring

4 violations

All resolved

1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring

4 violations

All resolved

BenzeneMonitoring

4 violations

All resolved

TolueneMonitoring

4 violations

All resolved

DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring

4 violations

All resolved

TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring

4 violations

All resolved

Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring

4 violations

All resolved

o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring

4 violations

All resolved

1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring

4 violations

All resolved

Xylenes, TotalMonitoring

4 violations

All resolved

EthylbenzeneMonitoring

4 violations

All resolved

1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring

4 violations

All resolved

AtrazineMonitoring

4 violations

All resolved

p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring

4 violations

All resolved

1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring

4 violations

All resolved

StyreneMonitoring

4 violations

All resolved

cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring

4 violations

All resolved

1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring

4 violations

All resolved

EndothallMonitoring

4 violations

All resolved

PicloramMonitoring

3 violations

All resolved

Benzo(a)pyreneMonitoring

3 violations

All resolved

ChlordaneMonitoring

3 violations

All resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEMonitoring

3 violations

All resolved

OXAMYLMonitoring

3 violations

All resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)Monitoring

3 violations

All resolved

HexachlorocyclopentadieneMonitoring

3 violations

All resolved

MethoxychlorMonitoring

3 violations

All resolved

HeptachlorMonitoring

3 violations

All resolved

EndrinMonitoring

3 violations

All resolved

DinosebMonitoring

3 violations

All resolved

DalaponMonitoring

3 violations

All resolved

CarbofuranMonitoring

3 violations

All resolved

DiquatMonitoring

3 violations

All resolved

SimazineMonitoring

3 violations

All resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDDMonitoring

3 violations

All resolved

PentachlorophenolMonitoring

3 violations

All resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEMonitoring

3 violations

All resolved

LASSOMonitoring

3 violations

All resolved

BHC-GAMMAMonitoring

3 violations

All resolved

Heptachlor epoxideMonitoring

3 violations

All resolved

2,4-DMonitoring

3 violations

All resolved

2,4,5-TPMonitoring

3 violations

All resolved

ToxapheneMonitoring

3 violations

All resolved

HEXACHLOROBENZENEMonitoring

3 violations

All resolved

GlyphosateMonitoring

3 violations

All resolved

Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

Groundwater RuleMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

2 violations

All resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring

1 violation

All resolved

Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation

Has active

MercuryMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit

7 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit

1422 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2021

How Does This Compare?

Lancaster (17517) has more violations than 99% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 233.

Fewer violations 99th 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.

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 →

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.

Active Health Violations

Location

Water Systems Serving This Area (30)

City Of Lancaster

East Cocalico Township

Denver Boro

Cocalico Creek Cpgrd

Brecknock Elementary School

Sunline Coach Co

Gehman Mennonite School

Dutch Cousin Campsite

Hickory Run Cpgrd

222 Mobile Home Park

Camp Conquest

Schoeneck Elem Sch

Hawk Valley Bar & Restaurant

Lancaster Reading Koa

Coachlight Restaurant

Greenview Bible Camp

Shady Grove Campground

Oak Shade Inn-John Showers

Envigo Global Services Inc

Muddy Creek Christian School

Jolly Wallys Sandwich Shop

Creators Harvest

Ugi Central Penn Gas

North Lanc Co Game & Fish Assn

Ugi Utilities Inc

Weaver Store Cafe

Denver Cold Storage

Sensenig Snack Bar

No Bs Kitchen

Wanners Trailer Park

Contaminants Found

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Copper (Cu)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

Activated Carbon Filter

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