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-based
Surface water 120,000 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lebanon Water Auth

All resolved
Surface water 57,000 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 7.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Manheim Area Water & Sewer Aut

All resolved
Groundwater under influence of surface water 6,701 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Northwestern Lancaster Co Auth

All resolved
Purchased surface water 2,968 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Mt Hope Est & Winery

1 health-based
Groundwater 2,500 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Manheim Auto Auction

All resolved
Groundwater 1,426 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Lancaster County Bible Church

All resolved
Groundwater 1,254 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Junction Center

All resolved
Groundwater 775 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Pa Dutch Country Resort

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Roots Old Mill Flea Market

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Gretna Springs

All resolved
Groundwater 405 people served
9 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Pleasant View Rest Home

Groundwater 291 people served
0 violations

Kreider Farms Complex

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Pinch Pond

All resolved
Groundwater 250 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Roots Mkt

All resolved
Groundwater 200 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Mount Hope Red Carpet Inn

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Manheim Christian Day Sch

Groundwater 198 people served
0 violations

Kountry Kitchen

Groundwater 170 people served
0 violations

Sporting Hill Elem Sch

Groundwater 166 people served
0 violations

Pineview Acre

Groundwater 158 people served
0 violations

Manheim City Star Diner

All resolved
Groundwater 150 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

United Zion Camp Grove

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Mt Hope Nazarene Ret Comm

All resolved
Groundwater 141 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Hemlock Acres Court

All resolved
Groundwater 125 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Smokehaus Tavern

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Elm Tree Elem Sch

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Mastersonville Elem Sch

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Comfort Suites

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Gretna Oaks Campground

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Chiques Church

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Cheers Italian And Seafood

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Laserdome

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Divine Swine

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Farmers Hope Inn

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Treetop Public Gc

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Mollies Spring Water

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Mastersonville Fire Co.

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

United Zion Camp Grove

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Marys Sub

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Lake View Bible Ch

Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations

Echo Valley

Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations

Liederkranz

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Clearview Mennonite School

Groundwater 78 people served
0 violations

Richard Garman

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Dinner With The Meyer Family

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Hilltop Acres Farm Mkt

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Elstonville Sportsmans Assn

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

Oak Lane Mennonite School

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Rinos Pizza

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

Little Corner Of Germany Cafe

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Mollies Spting Water

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Mt Vernon Motel

All resolved
Groundwater 35 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Penns Woods Inn

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Marydel Ag Supply, Llc.

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Spring Meadow Ranch Spring

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Graces Diner

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

E&E Family Diner

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
11 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Jerusalem Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Charlies Eatery

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Lebanon Crystal Pure Water

Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Colebrook Wholesale Bakery

Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

28 violations
All resolved
TTHMHealth-Based
8 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleMonitoring
9 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
4 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

3 violations
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

3 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DalaponMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Combined UraniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
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 (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.

Fewer violations 93th 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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