Water Quality in Harrisburg, PA (17980)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17980.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 14 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are43 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 89% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,342
Population
14
Water Systems
43
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)
Veolia Water
Capital Region Water
All resolvedPa Amer Water Co
Tower City Borough Authority
Tower City Authority
Williams Valley Sch Dist
Curves Fitness Club
Ninos Ny Style Pizza
All resolvedFour Square Gospel Church
The Barn
Rich & Jeans Valley Tavern
Dotties Place
Ye Old Pond Restaurant
Mountain Valley Lake Water
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Harrisburg (17980) has more violations than 89% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 43, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.