Water Quality in Mahanoy City, PA (17948)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17948.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 6 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are13 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 72% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,188
Population
6
Water Systems
13
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)
Mahanoy Twp-Auth-Mahanoy Div
Mahanoy Twp Auth
All resolvedLakewood Co.
New Boston Water Assoc
Fabcon East Corporation Llc
Locust Valley Bar And Grille
Contaminants Found
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Mahanoy City (17948) has more violations than 72% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 13, 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.