Water Quality in Scranton, PA (17878)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17878.
Active Health Violations
4 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 76% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,488
Population
16
Water Systems
17
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)
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
Veolia Water Pa Inc Bloomsburg
St.Martha'S Church % Rev.
Bnh Llc
1 health-basedWhispering Pines Camping Est
1 health-basedCamp Epachiseca
2 health-based3 Springs Lake Campground
St Martha'S Church
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
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 (17878) has more violations than 76% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 17.
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.