Water Quality in Lancaster, PA (17545)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17545.
Past Health-Based Violations
2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 60 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 93% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
23,556
Population
61
Water Systems
62
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (61)
City Of Lancaster
1 health-basedLebanon Water Auth
All resolvedManheim Area Water & Sewer Aut
All resolvedNorthwestern Lancaster Co Auth
All resolvedMt Hope Est & Winery
1 health-basedManheim Auto Auction
All resolvedLancaster County Bible Church
All resolvedJunction Center
All resolvedPa Dutch Country Resort
Roots Old Mill Flea Market
Gretna Springs
All resolvedPleasant View Rest Home
Kreider Farms Complex
Pinch Pond
All resolvedRoots Mkt
All resolvedMount Hope Red Carpet Inn
Manheim Christian Day Sch
Kountry Kitchen
Sporting Hill Elem Sch
Pineview Acre
Manheim City Star Diner
All resolvedUnited Zion Camp Grove
Mt Hope Nazarene Ret Comm
All resolvedHemlock Acres Court
All resolvedSmokehaus Tavern
Elm Tree Elem Sch
Mastersonville Elem Sch
Comfort Suites
Gretna Oaks Campground
Chiques Church
Cheers Italian And Seafood
Laserdome
Divine Swine
Farmers Hope Inn
Treetop Public Gc
All resolvedMollies Spring Water
Mastersonville Fire Co.
United Zion Camp Grove
Marys Sub
Lake View Bible Ch
Echo Valley
Liederkranz
Clearview Mennonite School
Richard Garman
Dinner With The Meyer Family
Hilltop Acres Farm Mkt
All resolvedElstonville Sportsmans Assn
All resolvedOak Lane Mennonite School
Rinos Pizza
All resolvedLittle Corner Of Germany Cafe
Mollies Spting Water
Mt Vernon Motel
All resolvedPenns Woods Inn
Marydel Ag Supply, Llc.
Spring Meadow Ranch Spring
Graces Diner
E&E Family Diner
All resolvedJerusalem Church
Charlies Eatery
Lebanon Crystal Pure Water
Colebrook Wholesale Bakery
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Lancaster (17545) has more violations than 93% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 62.
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.