Water Quality in Allentown, PA (18051)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18051.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 14 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are15 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 74% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,624
Population
14
Water Systems
15
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)
Lca Allentown Division
All resolvedLca Wlsa Central Division
Starlite Diner
The New Country View Diner
Fogelsville Fire Company
Shankweilers Hotel
Weisenberg Center
Hope Community Evang Congr Ch
E R Carpenter Company Inc
J'S Steak And Subs
Leather Corner Post Hotel
All resolvedFogelsville Hotel
Glasbern
Mos To Go
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Allentown (18051) has more violations than 74% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 15, 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.