Water Quality in Allentown, PA (18017)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18017.
Active Health Violations
3 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 94% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
40,640
Population
32
Water Systems
71
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (32)
Lca Allentown Division
All resolvedCity Of Bethlehem
All resolvedEaston Area Water System
Easton Suburban Water Auth
Lca Wlsa Central Division
Northampton Boro Muni Auth
All resolvedSteel City Water System
Lower Saucon Auth - Bingen
Christ Luth Ch %Rev Diffenderf
Lower Saucon Auth - Un Hgts
Hanover Eatery
Hanoverville Road House
Lower Saucon Auth - Wydnor
Casa Nova
Me And Adam Restaurant
Country Place Shopping Center
Locust Manor Plaza
Camp Fowler
Coble Village Mhp
Indian Trail Park Flea Mkt
Menage
Winside Ind Park
All resolvedPennwood Estates Mhp
All resolvedNonna Sulinas Sicilian Kitchen
2 health-basedStop 'N Shop %Daniel Hoffman
Singers Lakeview Park
1 health-basedLakewood Retreat
Kellows Mobile Home Park
All resolvedClearview Manor
Natures Way Pure Water
St Lukes North Whitehall
Kramers Korner
All resolvedContaminants 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.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Allentown (18017) has more violations than 94% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 71.
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.