What was found in ZIP 17244
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 2456.5 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH · 17,800 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1100 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH · 17,800 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 518.2 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH · 17,800 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 486 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH · 17,800 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 79 µg/L 132% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH · 17,800 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 77 µg/L 96% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH · 17,800 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 70.8 µg/L 472% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: FRANKLIN SYSTEM YORK WATER · 4,400 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 70 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH · 17,800 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 52.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH · 17,800 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 45.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH · 17,800 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 27 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH · 17,800 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 28 µg/L — FRANKLIN SYSTEM YORK WATER · 4,400 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 21.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH · 17,800 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH · 17,800 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 7.5525 µg/L — FRANKLIN SYSTEM YORK WATER · 4,400 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 6.3 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: FRANKLIN SYSTEM YORK WATER · 4,400 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.61 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH · 17,800 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.8480 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH · 17,800 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1.4725 µg/L — FRANKLIN SYSTEM YORK WATER · 4,400 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.4000 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH · 17,800 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH · 17,800 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0020 mg/L — FRANKLIN SYSTEM YORK WATER · 4,400 people · 2025 | 2/2 | 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 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 17244
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| SHIPPENSBURG BORO WATER AUTH | PA | 17,800 |
| FRANKLIN SYSTEM YORK WATER | PA | 4,400 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 17244 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 17244 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 17244. 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 17244?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 17244. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 17244's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Nitrite, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.