Water Quality in Lancaster, PA (17522)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17522.

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

33,852

Population

55

Water Systems

38

Violations (5yr)

4

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (55)

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)

Ephrata Area Joint Authority

All resolved
Surface water 24,500 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.52 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cloister Spring Water Co

Groundwater 7,000 people served
0 violations

Ephrata Diamond Spring Water

Groundwater 7,000 people served
0 violations

Lincoln Mall

All resolved
Groundwater 900 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Green Dragon Farmers Market

Groundwater 900 people served
0 violations

Fairmount Home

Groundwater 483 people served
0 violations

Hinkletown Mennonite School

Groundwater 230 people served
0 violations

Bergstrasse Elem. School E

Groundwater 225 people served
0 violations

Woodcrest Retreat

All resolved
Groundwater 225 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Bible Fellowship Church

All resolved
Groundwater 200 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

West Gate Plaza

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Clay Elementary School

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Bethesda Christian Fellowship

Groundwater 186 people served
0 violations

Springville Mennonite School

All resolved
Groundwater 167 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Loungewear Manufacturing

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Pepes Pizza

All resolved
Groundwater 150 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Parkview Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Pleasant Valley Mennonite Sch

Groundwater 135 people served
0 violations

Blue Bell Mobile Village

Groundwater 128 people served
0 violations

Brookwood Estates

Groundwater 126 people served
0 violations

American Dyeing & Finishing

Groundwater 116 people served
0 violations

Morgan Truck Body Llc

Groundwater 110 people served
0 violations

Family Kitchen

Groundwater 105 people served
0 violations

Spring Glen Farm Kitchen

Groundwater 103 people served
0 violations
Copper tested: 1520 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

S Mountain Spring Water Co

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Hinkletown Drive In

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Hahnstown Mennonite School

1 health-based
Groundwater 100 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 23.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Meadow Valley Estates

Groundwater 92 people served
0 violations

Wahtney'S

Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations

Farmersville Mennonite School

1 health-based
Groundwater 90 people served
7 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Murrell Trailer Court

Groundwater 87 people served
0 violations

Clay School Acres

Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations

Markline Industries

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Tricore Fabrics Inc

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

R W Sauder Inc Eph Div

Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations

Meadow Valley Estates

Groundwater under influence of surface water 63 people served
0 violations

Dewette Place

Groundwater 58 people served
0 violations

Farm Fresh Eggs

All resolved
Groundwater 56 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Green Meadows M.H.P. #1

Groundwater 54 people served
0 violations

Cherry Grove School

Groundwater 52 people served
0 violations

Metzler'S Elementary

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Dimarias Pizza

1 health-based
Groundwater 50 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Dutch Lanes

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Dutch Mobilehome Park

Groundwater 45 people served
2 violations (5yr)

Pizza Hut Ephrata

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Self Help Crafts

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Edna Leed

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Green Meadows Mhp--Park A

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Lyndas Deli

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

That Pretzel Place

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Rock Hill Tavern

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Burger King At Ephrata

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Bergstrasse Evan Lutheran Chur

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Stone House Cafe

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
14 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

9 violations
All resolved
TTHMHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Radium-226Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Radium-228Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
Has active
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
Has active

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
7 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1520 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Lancaster (17522) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 38.

Fewer violations 88th 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

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.

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