Water Quality in Shamokin, PA (17881)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17881.

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 35 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 87% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,479

Population

6

Water Systems

37

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

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)

Zerbe Twp Mun Recreaton Center

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Hannahs Restaurant

1 health-based
Groundwater 100 people served
24 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

White Oak Tavern

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Montfort Restaurant And Bar

1 health-based
Groundwater 30 people served
7 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

26 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

2 violations
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

2 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
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 (17881) has more violations than 87% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 37.

Fewer violations 87th percentile More violations

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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