17547

Maytown, PA

Lancaster County · Lancaster, PA metro area

EAST DONEGAL TWP MUNICIPAL AUT

Is tap water in Marietta (17547) safe to drink?

Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data. Last tested November 2023.

City:

Marietta, PA

Townships:

East Donegal, PA
Conoy, PA

The short answer for Marietta (17547)

Maytown tap water has 2 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including PFBS at 1.8× the limit (tested August 2023). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.

The health risk for Maytown

PFAS ('forever chemicals') have been detected above EPA limits in this water system's most recent tests. These synthetic chemicals do not break down in the body and are linked to a range of health effects. A certified filter is strongly recommended.

lithium, PFBS above limit.

PFBS concentration (µg/L) August 2023

0 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 0.01 µg/L

0.005 µg/L

Detected

µg/L

0.003 µg/L

EPA limit

guideline

77% above limit

Comparison

vs. guideline

EPA limit: 0.003 µg/L | Your water: 0.005 µg/L

Certified Filters for Maytown Tap Water

PFBS (a PFAS 'forever chemical') was detected above EPA limits. These filters are independently certified to reduce common drinking-water contaminants.

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Most elevated compounds

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
PFBS Tested: August 2023 · TREATMENT BLDG	0.005 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	77% above limit
lithium Tested: August 2023 · TREATMENT BLDG	12.600 µg/L	10 µg/L	26% above limit
PFPeA Tested: August 2023 · TREATMENT BLDG	0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	100% of limit
4:2 FTS Tested: November 2023 · Treatment Plant	0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	100% of limit
4:2 FTS Tested: July 2023 · Chickies Wellhouse	0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	100% of limit

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TREATMENT BLDG · Tested: August 2023

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
PFBS	0.005 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	77% above limit
lithium	12.600 µg/L	10 µg/L	26% above limit
PFPeA	0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	100% of limit
PFHxS	<0.003 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
HFPO-DA	<0.005 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	Below limit
PFNA	<0.004 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	Below limit
PFHxA	<0.003 µg/L	3 µg/L	Below limit
PFBA	<0.005 µg/L	6 µg/L	Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
4:2 FTS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
6:2 FTS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
8:2 FTS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Below limit
ADONA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFDA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFDoA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFHpA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFHpS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFOA	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
PFOS	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
PFTrDA	<0.007 µg/L	0.007 µg/L	Below limit
PFUnA	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Below limit

Chickies Wellhouse · Tested: July 2023

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
4:2 FTS	0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	100% of limit
lithium	<9.000 µg/L	10 µg/L	Below limit
PFHxS	<0.003 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
HFPO-DA	<0.005 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	Below limit
PFNA	<0.004 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	Below limit
PFHxA	<0.003 µg/L	3 µg/L	Below limit
PFBA	<0.005 µg/L	6 µg/L	Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
4:2 FTS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
6:2 FTS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
8:2 FTS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Below limit
ADONA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFBS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFDA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFDoA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFHpA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFHpS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFOA	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
PFOS	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
PFPeA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFTrDA	<0.007 µg/L	0.007 µg/L	Below limit
PFUnA	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Below limit

Hellam Wellhouse · Tested: July 2023

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
lithium	<9.000 µg/L	10 µg/L	Below limit
PFHxS	<0.003 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
HFPO-DA	<0.005 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	Below limit
PFNA	<0.004 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	Below limit
PFHxA	<0.003 µg/L	3 µg/L	Below limit
PFBA	<0.005 µg/L	6 µg/L	Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
4:2 FTS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
6:2 FTS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
8:2 FTS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Below limit
ADONA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFBS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFDA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFDoA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFHpA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFHpS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFOA	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
PFOS	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
PFPeA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFTrDA	<0.007 µg/L	0.007 µg/L	Below limit
PFUnA	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Below limit

Treatment Plant · Tested: Multiple dates

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
4:2 FTS	0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	100% of limit
lithium	<9.000 µg/L	10 µg/L	Below limit
PFHxS	<0.003 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
HFPO-DA	<0.005 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	Below limit
PFNA	<0.004 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	Below limit
PFHxA	<0.003 µg/L	3 µg/L	Below limit
PFBA	<0.005 µg/L	6 µg/L	Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
4:2 FTS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
6:2 FTS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
8:2 FTS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Below limit
ADONA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFBS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFDA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFDoA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFHpA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFHpS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFOA	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
PFOS	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
PFPeA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFTrDA	<0.007 µg/L	0.007 µg/L	Below limit
PFUnA	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Below limit

Water utilities serving ZIP 17547

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

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Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP 17547 Tap Water

What contaminants are above EPA limits in ZIP 17547?

ZIP 17547 has 2 contaminants above EPA health guidelines in the latest available data, including PFBS at 1.8x the EPA guideline. The full table on this page lists every tested compound and its measured level.

Will boiling ZIP 17547 tap water remove PFBS?

No. Boiling does not remove PFAS, and the compounds can actually become more concentrated as water evaporates. To reduce PFAS at home, use a filter independently certified to NSF/ANSI P473 (activated-carbon pitcher or under-sink) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis).

Do basic pitcher filters remove PFBS?

Most basic pitcher filters are only certified to NSF/ANSI 42 or 53, which do not cover PFAS. Look for a filter independently certified to NSF/ANSI P473 (activated-carbon pitcher or under-sink) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis) on the spec sheet.

Who provides tap water in ZIP 17547?

Public records identify EAST DONEGAL TWP MUNICIPAL AUT as a primary water system associated with ZIP 17547. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.

When was ZIP 17547 tap water last tested?

The most recent test date used in this report is November 2023. EnviroClarity last refreshed this page on 2026-05-05.

Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 17547?

Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact EAST DONEGAL TWP MUNICIPAL AUT or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 17547. The EPA also maintains a national CCR locator.

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025)

Guideline source EPA drinking water standard (PFBS: 0,003 µg/L)

Last tested November 2023

Last page update 2026-05-05

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Data reflects publicly reported utility records from EPA datasets and local utility disclosures. This information is educational and not medical advice.

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