Water Quality in Lancaster, PA (17543)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17543.
Active Health Violations
13 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 98% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
45,912
Population
69
Water Systems
134
Violations (5yr)
13
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (69)
City Of Lancaster
1 health-basedLititz Boro
Warwick Twp Lititz Sys
All resolvedWarwick Twp Rothsville System
All resolvedSideling Hill Travel Plaza
Landis Homes
5 health-basedNew Holland Shopping Center
Oregon Dairy Inc
Richard Buerer
Hat And Gravel Auction
Twin Brook Mobile Home Park
Brunnerville Fire Co
Toll Gate Inn Inc
Lititz Area Mennonite Sch
Robert Sm Ethers
Karl Keller
John Beck Elem Sch
United Zion Home
Lebanon Valley Mhc
All resolvedEmanuel Lutheran Church
Lititz Christian School
New Haven Mennonite School
All resolvedPlateau Village Mhp
1 health-basedSeraton-Conestoga Village
Promises Gift Center
High Spring Water Co.
Lawrence Tropp
Leola Frizz & Freeze
Two Cousins Pizza
All resolvedBrickerville Mennonite
Brunnerville Hotel
Stepinout
Swatara Shores Mhp
Owl Hill Learning Center
Woodland Campground
Brickerville House
All resolvedLancaster Asport Auth.
Rothsville Fire Co.
Hickory Farm Mhp
All resolvedPin Oak Park-C/O W Burkholder
Rohrers Quarry
Nolts Red Maple Mhp
2 health-basedBrickerville Family Restaurant
Pizza Palace
Sei Catering
Harvest Lane Farm Market
All resolvedBudget Inn
Fox Meadow Creamery
All resolvedSuzy'S Lounge
Green Acres Mobilehome Park
Bombergers Penn Elm Apparel
Red Model Mobile Home Park
Oregon United Methodist Church
Oehme Bakery Inc
Trinity Baptist Church
Lancaster Airport Authority
Whipperwill Mhp
1 health-basedBrickerville Fire Co
Herndon Camp Meeting Assn
3 health-basedThe Upper Crust
Olde Hopeland Store
Pizza Pie Express
Vittorios Italian Resstaurant
Bubble Express
All resolvedLititz Twin Kiss
High Spring Water-%S High
Elizabeth Township Park
Pineview Acres
All resolvedW. A. Miller, Inc.
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Lancaster (17543) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 134.
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.