Water Quality in Lancaster, PA (17578)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17578.

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 5 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 60% of US ZIP codes.

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

7,504

Population

9

Water Systems

7

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)

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)

Starlite Cpgrd

Groundwater 180 people served
0 violations

Durlach Mt Airy Fire Company

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

John F Martin And Sons Inc

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Penguin Hotel & Bar

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Meadowbrook Wtr Co

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Refreshing Mt Camp

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Millbrooke Est

1 health-based
Groundwater 98 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Oakridge Park

All resolved
Groundwater 75 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
7 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Lancaster (17578) has more violations than 60% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 7.

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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

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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