Water Quality in Jim Thorpe, PA (18229)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18229.
Active Health Violations
8 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 95% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
9,248
Population
47
Water Systems
79
Violations (5yr)
8
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (47)
Jim Thorpe Water Dept.
West Mauch Chunk Water System
East Mauch Chunk Water System
Jim Thorpe Borough Water East
All resolvedJim Thorpe Borough Water West
All resolvedJim Thorpe School K To 8 Grade
All resolvedL.B.Morris Elementary School
Mauch Chunk Lake Park
Penns Peak
1 health-basedPenn Forest Vol Fire Company#1
Flagstaff
Mauch Chunk Lake Park
Pocono Camp And Glamp
Penn Forest Streams Pool
Pocono Whitewater Ltd.
Norbys
Grace St Pauls Methodist Ch
903 Scoops
1 health-basedBear Creek Plaza
1 health-basedBear Creek Lake South Beach
Camp Wind Gap
Jim Thorpe Camping Resort
3 health-basedPenn Forest Plaza
All resolvedMazzella Hot Dog Cart
Penn Forest Streams %J.Wargo
Stoney Creek Restaurant
Stoney Creek Corner
Country Emporium Inc.
Mauch Chunk Lake Campground
Arthur'S Place
Bear Creek Lakes North Beach
Dom N Ali Restaurant
All resolvedL Antico Caffe
Country Tavern
Bear Creek Lakes Civic Assoc
1 health-basedCirca 1898
The Mauch Chunk Lake Park
Diddles
Jim Thorpe Sportsmens Club
All resolvedSlacker Shack
The Sandwich Shoppe
Sandwich Shoppe,The %
Carbon County Enviro Center
Penn Forest Stream Clubhouse
Reileys Pub
1 health-basedPenn Forest Video Sweet Shop
Blakeslee Plaza
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
How Does This Compare?
Jim Thorpe (18229) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 79.
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.