Water Quality: Greencastle, PA
7 water systems • 6,785 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Greencastle is served by 7 public water systems with a combined service population of 6,785 people, and has 175 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 9 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Greencastle's violation count is 36% below the national average for Pennsylvania. Contaminants associated with violations include E. coli, Selenium.
Contaminants Found
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)
Hair loss, nail brittleness, and nervous system damage at elevated concentrations.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, mining discharges, oil refinery waste
EPA limit: 0.05 mg/L (50 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Greencastle
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREENCASTLE AREA WATER AUTH | PA7280014 | Surface Water | 5,500 | 12 |
| ANTRIM TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL AUTH | PA7280063 | Surface Water | 975 | 53 |
| SHANGRI LA MHP | PA7280017 | Groundwater | 86 | 7 |
| GREEN GROVE TRAILER CT | PA7280010 | Groundwater | 75 | 51 |
| STATE LINE MHP | PA7280015 | Groundwater | 65 | 31 |
| HERITAGE HILLS RETIREMENT COMM | PA7280066 | Groundwater | 57 | 9 |
| SUNNY SPOT APARTMENTS | PA7280071 | Groundwater | 27 | 12 |
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.