What was found in ZIP 17268
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 | 2473 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GUILFORD WATER AUTH · 28,135 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 2880 µg/L — WASHINGTON TWP MUNI AUTH · 6,134 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 635.3 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: GUILFORD WATER AUTH · 28,135 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 948.65 µg/L — WASHINGTON TWP MUNI AUTH · 6,134 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 649 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: GUILFORD WATER AUTH · 28,135 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 892.5 µg/L — BORO OF WAYNESBORO · 13,200 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 270 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: GUILFORD WATER AUTH · 28,135 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 846 µg/L — BORO OF WAYNESBORO · 13,200 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 26.3 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: GUILFORD WATER AUTH · 28,135 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 153.85 µg/L — BORO OF WAYNESBORO · 13,200 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 25.25 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: GUILFORD WATER AUTH · 28,135 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 80.795 µg/L — BORO OF WAYNESBORO · 13,200 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GUILFORD WATER AUTH · 28,135 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 73.465 µg/L — BORO OF WAYNESBORO · 13,200 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 16.9 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: GUILFORD WATER AUTH · 28,135 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 52.15 µg/L — BORO OF WAYNESBORO · 13,200 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GUILFORD WATER AUTH · 28,135 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 47.25 µg/L — BORO OF WAYNESBORO · 13,200 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 12.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GUILFORD WATER AUTH · 28,135 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 22.15 µg/L — BORO OF WAYNESBORO · 13,200 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.3 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: GUILFORD WATER AUTH · 28,135 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 21.72 µg/L — BORO OF WAYNESBORO · 13,200 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 11 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: GUILFORD WATER AUTH · 28,135 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GUILFORD WATER AUTH · 28,135 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 7.0505 µg/L — BORO OF WAYNESBORO · 13,200 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.781 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GUILFORD WATER AUTH · 28,135 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.1 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: GUILFORD WATER AUTH · 28,135 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GUILFORD WATER AUTH · 28,135 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GUILFORD WATER AUTH · 28,135 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1.655 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BORO OF WAYNESBORO · 13,200 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.6 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: GUILFORD WATER AUTH · 28,135 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GUILFORD WATER AUTH · 28,135 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0060 mg/L — BORO OF WAYNESBORO · 13,200 people · 2025 | 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 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 17268
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| GUILFORD WATER AUTH | PA | 28,135 |
| BORO OF WAYNESBORO | PA | 13,200 |
| WASHINGTON TWP MUNI AUTH | PA | 6,134 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 17268 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 17268 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 17268. 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 17268?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 17268. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 17268's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Nitrite, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.