Water Quality in Lancaster, PA (17552)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17552.
Past Health-Based Violations
5 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 10 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 74% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
19,761
Population
24
Water Systems
15
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (24)
City Of Lancaster
1 health-basedMt Joy Boro Auth
All resolvedKraybill Mennonite Sch
All resolvedMt. Joy Square Inc.
Faith Outreach Ctr
All resolvedGreiner Industries Inc
All resolvedClearview Lanes
Mumma'S Country Place
Gus S Keystone Family Rest
Donegal Mills
K Mart 9662
Kinsey Outdoors
Country Chef %Edward Hitz
Highlands Of Donegal
Wizard Catering
Cameron Est Inn
4 health-basedSonlight River School
The Country Store
Stoltzfus Catering
Elizabethtown Crystal Pure Wat
Elizabethtown Crystal Pure
The Vineyard At Grandview
Mountain View Motel
Rheem'S Sicoserve
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Lancaster (17552) has more violations than 74% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 15.
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
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.