What was found in ZIP 17202
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 4020 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1300 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1053 µg/L 81% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1000 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 270 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 220 µg/L 1467% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 106 µg/L 133% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 99.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 96.3 µg/L 161% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 70 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 59 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 42 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 32 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 30 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 19 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Selenium | 11 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 9.23 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.1 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.6 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.5 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 1.2 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0097 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0047 mg/L 31% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 17202
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CHAMBERSBURG BORO WATER SYS | PA | 31,048 |
| GUILFORD WATER AUTH | PA | 28,135 |
| BEAR VALLEY JOINT AUTH | PA | 12,589 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 17202 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 17202 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 17202. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 17202?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 17202. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 17202's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Monochloroacetic Acid, Nitrite, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.