Water Quality in Scranton, PA (18219)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18219.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 31 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 85% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,047

Population

16

Water Systems

32

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)

Pa Gas And Water Co-Central Di

Surface water 453,000 people served
0 violations

Pa Gas & Water Company

Surface water 141,281 people served
0 violations

Pa Gas & Water Company

Surface water 68,474 people served
0 violations

Plymouth Relief

Surface water 59,039 people served
0 violations

P G W Mundys Glen

Surface water 58,856 people served
0 violations

Paw Ceasetown

Surface water 58,467 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pg&W Gardner-Mill Creek

Surface water 58,179 people served
0 violations

Paw Nesbitt

Surface water 52,640 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Paw Watres

Surface water 52,002 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Conyngham Sugarloaf Joint Ma

1 health-based
Groundwater 3,230 people served
32 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

George Ernst Memorial Pool

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Gerries Fitness Center

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Goulds Supermarket

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Growing Years Childcare Ctr

Groundwater 87 people served
0 violations

93 Plaza

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Conyngham Childrens Academy

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MethoxychlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
OXAMYLMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
LASSOMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EndothallMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HEXACHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HexachlorocyclopentadieneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlordaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
AtrazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EndrinMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BHC-GAMMAMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SimazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,3,7,8-TCDDMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DiquatMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ToxapheneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
GlyphosateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CarbofuranMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Heptachlor epoxideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Benzo(a)pyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HeptachlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved
Combined UraniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Scranton (18219) has more violations than 85% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 32.

Fewer violations 85th 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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