East Hempfield Water Authority Water Company

This report highlights our municipal water quality and its implications for residents. If you have questions regarding this report or your municipal water service, please contact the Authority at (717) 898-8231. We value keeping you informed about your water supply.

For those interested in learning more, we welcome you to our regularly scheduled meetings held on the second Friday of each month at 8:00 AM at 920 Church Road, Landisville, PA 17538.

Our water is sourced from 9 wells and 1 spring located along Cathedral Street, Stony Battery Road, and Nissley Road. We treat our water with fluoride and chlorine for safety. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) completed Source Water Assessments of our supplies. Assessment summaries are available on the PADEP website at www.dep.state.pa.us (search "DEP source water"). Complete reports can be reviewed at the PADEP Southcentral Regional Office or our Water Authority Office.

Certain populations may be more vulnerable to water contaminants than others. Immunocompromised individuals—including those undergoing cancer treatment, organ transplant recipients, people with HIV/AIDS, certain elderly individuals, and infants—may face increased health risks. These individuals should consult healthcare providers about their municipal water consumption. CDC/EPA guidelines for reducing infection risks from Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available through the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

We continuously monitor contaminants in your municipal water as required by federal and state regulations. Potential contamination sources in our system include agricultural, residential, and industrial activities. The tables in our full report show monitoring results from January 1 to December 31, 2017. Some contaminants are monitored less frequently as their concentrations remain relatively stable. Data from previous years complies with Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.

1. Where does East Hempfield Water Authority water come from?
   East Hempfield Water Authority supplies groundwater to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
2. Does East Hempfield Water Authority test its tap water?
   Yes. Like every public water system, East Hempfield Water Authority must test its water under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and publish an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report). Ask the utility for the latest report or look for it on its website.
3. How do I contact East Hempfield Water Authority?
   Call 717-898-8231 or visit 920 Church St., Landisville, PA 17538, or use the contact options on the utility’s website.
4. Does East Hempfield Water Authority water contain lead?
   Water usually leaves the treatment plant without lead. Lead can enter tap water from older service lines, solder and brass fixtures inside homes, especially when water sits in the pipes. Run the tap before drinking if water has been sitting, and ask the utility about lead testing and service line records.
5. Is East Hempfield Water Authority water hard?
   Hardness depends on the source and changes over time. The annual water quality report lists hardness, or you can test it at home. If it is above about 7 grains per gallon, a water softener sized to your measured hardness will stop scale and spotting.