Gettysburg Mun. Auth. (PA) Water Quality

Gettysburg Mun. Auth. is a large public water system in EPA region 3 that provides tap water for the 17325 zip codes. It has 11 facilities where the water supply was tested for 90 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 46 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 16.8 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Gettysburg Mun. Auth. water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (16)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (16)

1,2-diphenylhydrazine (12)

1,3-butadiene (16)

1,4-dioxane (16)

1-butanol (16)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (14)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (14)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (14)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (14)

2,4,6-trichlorophenol (12)

2,4-dichlorophenol (12)

2,4-dinitrophenol (12)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (12)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (12)

2-methoxyethanol (16)

2-methyl-phenol (12)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (16)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (12)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (14)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (14)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (16)

anatoxin-a (7)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (16)

bromomethane (16)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (16)

chlorate (32)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (16)

chloromethane (16)

chlorpyrifos (16)

chromium (32)

chromium-6 (32)

cobalt (32)

cylindrospermopsin (7)

diazinon (12)

dimethipin (16)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (12)

diuron (12)

ethoprop (16)

fonofos (12)

Germanium (16)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (16)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (14)

linuron (12)

lithium (14)

Manganese (16)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (12)

molinate (12)

molybdenum (32)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (15)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (15)

nitrobenzene (12)

nitrobenzene (12)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (14)

o-toluidine (16)

oxyfluorfen (16)

perchlorate (12)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (14)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (14)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (14)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (30)

perfluorobutanoic acid (14)

perfluorodecanoic acid (14)

perfluorododecanoic acid (14)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (14)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (30)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (30)

perfluorohexanoic acid (14)

perfluorononanoic acid (30)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (30)

perfluorooctanoic acid (30)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (14)

perfluoropentanoic acid (14)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (15)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (15)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (14)

profenofos (16)

prometon (12)

quinoline (16)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (12)

strontium (32)

tebuconazole (16)

terbacil (12)

terbufos (12)

total microcystins (8)

Total Permethrin (16)

tribufos (16)

vanadium (32)

Sampling Facilities

Marsh Creek TP
Surface Water (SW)

Marsh Creek Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
MARSH CREEK 00101EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #3 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well ##3 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL #3 00102EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #6 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #6 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL 6 00105EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #8 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #8 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL 8 00106EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #2 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #2 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL 2 00107EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #9 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #9 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #10 Hanna Houser
Ground Water (GW)

Well #10 Hanna Houser Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Multiple Sources (MX)

NPS Maintenance Bldg.Distribution System (DS)
GBG Tour CenterDistribution System (DS)
Greaney ResidenceDistribution System (DS)
SheetzDistribution System (DS)

Distribution System - SW
Surface Water (SW)

DSMRT for Marsh CreekMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Distribution System - GW
Ground Water (GW)

DSMRT for Well #3Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Well #10Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Well #6Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Well #8Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Well #2Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Well #9Maximum Residence Time (MR)

Well 4
Ground Water (GW)

Well 4Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Gettysburg Mun. Auth. tap water safe to drink?

When was Gettysburg Mun. Auth. last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on April 14th, 2025.