Water Quality in Selinsgrove, PA (17870)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17870.
Active Health Violations
7 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 97% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
14,490
Population
44
Water Systems
126
Violations (5yr)
7
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (44)
Selinsgrove Muni Auth
All resolvedSelinsgrove Recreation Inc
Selinsgrove Center
All resolvedBig Wrangler Steak House
Penn Township Municipal Auth
All resolvedQuick Shop #7
All resolvedSalem Lutheran Church
1 health-basedSalem Manor Mobile Home Park
Monroe Twp Elementary School
Heimbachs Country Store
All resolvedCourtyard Offices
All resolvedNational Beef Packing Co Llc
1 health-basedGolden Grill & Buffet
The Rib Place
Melanie Manor Mobile Home Park
1 health-basedColonial Mobile Home Park
Happy Food Mart Shell
Perry Health Ctr
All resolvedBiffburger Restaurant
Kreamer Freeze
1 health-basedSound Of The Gospel Church
Zechmans Mobile Home Park
Penn Twp M A Harris Estates
Penn Avon Campgound
Countryside Village M H P
Central Pa Assoc Llc
All resolvedJackson Penn Elem School
All resolvedSnyder County Day Care Center
Penn Twp M A Breezewood
Universal Suppliers Inc.
Monroe Twp. Recreation Area
Family Practice Center
1 health-basedItalian Terrace Pizzeria
Hummels Migrant Labor Camp
Garys Farmhouse
Little Harbor
Short Stop Sub Shop
Amatos Pizza
2 health-basedWendts Pork Palace
Vfw Post 6631
All resolvedChubbs Auction
Forest Home Systems Inc.
Edleweiss Bar & Rest
Best Bowl
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Selinsgrove (17870) has more violations than 97% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 126.
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.
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.