Water Quality in Allentown, PA (18011)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18011.

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

5,338

Population

13

Water Systems

18

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)

Lca Allentown Division

All resolved
Surface water 118,000 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Reading Area Water Authority

1 health-based
Surface water 95,100 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lca Wlsa Central Division

Purchased surface water 47,693 people served
9 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Alburtis Borough Authority

All resolved
Groundwater 2,117 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Huffs Union Ch

Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations

Mituo Village

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Zion Lehigh Evan Luth Church

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Alburtis Rod And Gun Club

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Automatic Timing & Controls Co

Groundwater 38 people served
0 violations

Mertztown Rod & Gun Club

All resolved
Groundwater 35 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Wholesome Foods Catering

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Woodside Mhp

Groundwater 21 people served
0 violations

Woodside Mhp

Groundwater 21 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Groundwater RuleMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
Has active
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
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
7 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Allentown (18011) has more violations than 77% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 18.

Fewer violations 77th 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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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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