Harrisburg, PA: 10 Violations - Home Safety 59/100
26 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Harrisburg: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Harrisburg, PA: a C, mid-scale.
How Harrisburg Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Harrisburg, PA
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Harrisburg's 10 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Harrisburg Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 10 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0014 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $520 per household.
Harrisburg's Water Providers
Federal records list 4 water systems tied to Harrisburg, PA. Of those, 3 are the primary providers, meaning service conditions, rate structures, and compliance histories can differ depending on where a property sits.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 26 ZIP codes in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 183,427 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 10 of 26 ZIP codes.
10 of 10 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Harrisburg: C (59/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Harrisburg water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0014 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 10 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
26 of 26 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 21 | 10 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 15 | 10 |
| 2,3,7,8-Tcdd | Organic | 9 | 8 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 9 | 8 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 9 | 8 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17104 | C | 10 | 0 | Capital Region Water |
| 17109 | D | 10 | 0 | Veolia Water |
| 17110 | C | 10 | 0 | Veolia Water |
| 17111 | D | 10 | 0 | Veolia Water |
| 17101 | C | 7 | 0 | Capital Region Water |
| 17102 | C | 7 | 0 | Capital Region Water |
| 17103 | C | 7 | 0 | Capital Region Water |
| 17120 | C | 7 | 0 | Capital Region Water |
| 17112 | D | 3 | 0 | Veolia Water |
| 17113 | C | 3 | 0 | Pa American Water Steelton |
All ZIP Codes in Harrisburg
- 17101 [C] - 7 violations
- 17102 [C] - 7 violations
- 17103 [C] - 7 violations
- 17104 [C] - 10 violations
- 17105
- 17106
- 17107
- 17108
- 17109 [D] - 10 violations
- 17110 [C] - 10 violations
- 17111 [D] - 10 violations
- 17112 [D] - 3 violations
- 17113 [C] - 3 violations
- 17120 [C] - 7 violations
- 17121
- 17122
- 17123
- 17124
- 17125
- 17126
- 17127
- 17128
- 17129
- 17130
- 17140
- 17177
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
What's in Harrisburg's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Harrisburg
The remediation-to-value ratio for Harrisburg sits at the bottom of the scale.
Estimated remediation costs in Harrisburg can be compared with local home values. The $320–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 5% below the Pennsylvania average.
Harrisburg: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Available area-level lead records for Harrisburg do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Harrisburg: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Harrisburg contains 3,117 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $15,715. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 91% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The $520 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
What You Can Do in Harrisburg
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
- Install a certified water filter. For Revised Total Coliform Rule, listed in the water-quality records for Harrisburg: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Harrisburg, PA