Water Quality in Shamokin, PA (17777)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17777.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 11 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are10 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 67% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
7,030
Population
11
Water Systems
10
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)
Aqua Pa Roaring Creek Division
All resolvedPa American White Deer
The Fence
All resolvedRevival Tabernacle
The Meadows At Watsontown Llc
B&B Sales
Watsontown Alliance Church
Maranatha Christian School
All resolvedThe Roost
Richard L Hauck Mhp
Pa St Police-Milton Station
Contaminants Found
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Shamokin (17777) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.