Water Quality in Scranton, PA (17814)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17814.
Active Health Violations
10 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 93% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,669
Population
46
Water Systems
66
Violations (5yr)
10
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (46)
Pa Gas And Water Co-Central Di
Pa Gas & Water Company
Pa Gas & Water Company
Plymouth Relief
P G W Mundys Glen
Paw Ceasetown
Pg&W Gardner-Mill Creek
Paw Nesbitt
Paw Watres
Williamsport Mun Water Auth
Little Pine State Pk
Veolia Water Pa Inc Bloomsburg
Dcnr Ricketts Glen State Park
All resolvedBenton Municipal Water Auth
All resolvedWater Wheel Campground
Benton Foundry Inc
1 health-basedRed Rock Mini Mart
Red Rock Scoop
2 health-basedRed Rock Campground
Grassmere Park Campground
1 health-basedRobbin Diner
Robbin Diner
Ruth'S
Zell And Ers
Cambra Country Store
Lehet Village
All resolvedGoods Campground
Ninos Pizza
Newharts Mobile Home Park
Rainbow Hill School
Elk Hollow Lodge
2 health-basedFort Ricketts Vfw
All resolvedAcorn Acres Campground
Jamison City Hotel
West Creek Gap Campsites
Country Fresh Market
Acorn Acres Cmpgd Green Cabin
The Inn Under
Diggers Diversion
1 health-basedCentral Park Hotel
All resolvedMountain Steak
Brass Pelican
Faith United Methodist Church
Federal Aviation Administratio
Village Tavern
3 health-basedNewharts Mobile Home Park
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Scranton (17814) has more violations than 93% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 66.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.