Water Quality: Chambersburg, PA
5 water systems • 59,934 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Chambersburg is served by 5 public water systems with a combined service population of 59,934 people, and has 388 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 4 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Chambersburg's violation count is 43% above the national average for Pennsylvania. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, E. coli, Lead.
Contaminants Found
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Causes neurological damage, developmental delays in children, and kidney damage in adults even at low exposure levels.
Common source: Old plumbing pipes, lead solder, brass fixtures
EPA limit: Action Level: 0.015 mg/L (15 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Chambersburg
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAMBERSBURG BORO WATER SYS | PA7280005 | Surface Water | 31,048 | 27 |
| GUILFORD WATER AUTH | PA7280038 | Groundwater | 28,135 | 237 |
| EDENVILLE WATER ASSN INC | PA7280046 | Groundwater | 491 | 11 |
| T & J VALLEY VIEW MHP | PA7280047 | Groundwater | 130 | 90 |
| SILVER SPRING WATER ASSN | PA7280061 | Groundwater | 130 | 23 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.