Water Quality in Shamokin, PA (17868)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17868.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 10 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 70% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

719

Population

9

Water Systems

12

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)

Aqua Pa Roaring Creek Division

All resolved
Surface water 43,000 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.26 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pa American White Deer

Surface water 30,209 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

M M Food Mart

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Cherokee Pharmaceuticals Llc

All resolved
Surface water 230 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Fetters Meats

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Kipps Run Swim Club

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

The Muffin Man

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Nooning House

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

South Side Fire Company #1

2 health-based
Groundwater 50 people served
9 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

7 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.26 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Shamokin (17868) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12.

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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.

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