Water Quality in Scranton, PA (18222)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18222.
Active Health Violations
19 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 96% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
9,789
Population
63
Water Systems
93
Violations (5yr)
19
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (63)
Pa Gas And Water Co-Central Di
Pa Gas & Water Company
Pa Gas & Water Company
Plymouth Relief
P G W Mundys Glen
Paw Ceasetown
Pg&W Gardner-Mill Creek
Paw Nesbitt
Paw Watres
Drums Fuel Stop
1 health-basedKeystone Job Corps Center
1 health-basedFour Blooms Inc
Goldy'S Mini Mart
Hazleton Wilkes Barre Koa Camp
Mountainview Restaurant
Butler Twp Fire Co Inc
2 health-basedGoldsworthy Country Store
Als Quick Stop #9
3 health-basedEdgewood Exxon Service Station
Edgewood By Sand Springs
Providence Place Of Hazleton
All resolvedEvans Roadhouse
Sammys Family Golf Center
Fritzingertown Sr Liv Comm #2
All resolvedShady Rest Restaurant & Bar
Karas Service Station
Kadima Rehab Nursing At Luzern
All resolvedYour Choice
1 health-basedHazleton Drive-In Theater
Vesuvios Pizzeria & Sports Bar
Angela Park
Sand Springs Golf Course
Sugarloaf Inn Inc
Texaco Food Mart
Marys Family Restaurant
1 health-basedFritzingertown Sr Liv Comm #1
4 health-basedSt Pauls United Methodist Ch
Valley Hotel
Fuel On
1 health-basedPhilharmonic Workshop
Rods Deli
Kummerer Service Station
The Meating House
Motel 6 4943
Econo Lodge
Partners Lounge
Sparr Convalescent Home Inc
Sparr Convalescent Home Inc
Edible Art
Lakeview Log Cabin
Millers Cafe
All resolvedPecoras Milkhouse Creamery
Butler Twp Community Center
5 health-basedGiuseppes Pizza
Karchner Ref Service Inc
Frames Service Co
Nikkis Aquatics Valley Pizza
St Johns Deli
Bobbys Of New York
Lookout Motor Lodge
Fine European Catering
Old Cannery Mini Mart
Snyders Backstreet Pub
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Scranton (18222) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 93.
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.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
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.