Water Quality in Lehighton, PA (18235)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18235.
Active Health Violations
47 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 99% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
19,158
Population
106
Water Systems
242
Violations (5yr)
47
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (106)
Lehighton Water Authority
All resolved Surface water 9,000 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 1.82 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Pine Run East Beltzville Sp
Groundwater 900 people served
0 violations
The New Apollo
Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations
Four Mile House
Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations
The Woods
7 health-based Groundwater 600 people served
21 violations (5yr)
· 7 health-based
Country Junction
1 health-based Groundwater 500 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Northside Heights Estates
All resolved Groundwater 461 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Franklin Twp Elem Sch
Groundwater 450 people served
0 violations
Burger King Lehighton
All resolved Groundwater 400 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Franklin Elementary
Groundwater 370 people served
0 violations
Tri Valley Eldo Lake Division
5 health-based Groundwater 310 people served
12 violations (5yr)
· 5 health-based · All resolved
Lizard Creek Campground
3 health-based Groundwater 300 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based · All resolved
Nis Hollow Estates
3 health-based Groundwater 265 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based · All resolved
Mahoning Elementary School
Groundwater 230 people served
0 violations
Cypress Park
All resolved Groundwater 210 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Franklin Twp Vol Fire Co #1
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Pine Run West Beltzville Sp
All resolved Groundwater 200 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Beaver Run Rod & Gun Club
1 health-based Groundwater 200 people served
9 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Mahoning Valley Vol Fire Co 1
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Ashfield Academy
All resolved Groundwater 165 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Towamensing Twp Elemt Sch
Groundwater 162 people served
0 violations
Mahoning Valley Ambulance Asso
4 health-based Groundwater 150 people served
16 violations (5yr)
· 4 health-based
Mahoning Valley Convalescent H
All resolved Groundwater 145 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Field House Lehighton Sch Dist
Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations
Fausts Family Restaurant
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Perch At Jim Thorpe
1 health-based Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
La Roses Skating Rink
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Relaxnation
Groundwater 100 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Paradise Pizza
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Country Inn And Suites
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Preachers Camp Beltzville Sp
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Country View Diner
2 health-based Groundwater 100 people served
11 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based
Field House
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Trainers Inn
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Pj Whelihans At Platzs
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
A Short Stop
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Sunnys Pizza
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Rock Lobster
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Ukrainian Homestead
3 health-based Groundwater 100 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based · All resolved
Two Kings Pizza
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Mahoning Valley Academy
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 20.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)
Neeb Campground Whipporwilll
3 health-based Groundwater 100 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based
Mahoning Valley Country Club
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Mahoning Valley Speedway
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
La Rose Garden Roller Rink
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Mahoning Manor Estates
All resolved Groundwater 90 people served
59 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
My Little World 2
3 health-based Groundwater 81 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based · All resolved
Copper tested: 8830 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
Stone Ridge Manor
Groundwater 77 people served
0 violations
Pocono Tavern
1 health-based Groundwater 75 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Normal Square Inn
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Concern Treatment Unit For Boy
All resolved Groundwater 70 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Small World Day Care Center
4 health-based Groundwater 70 people served
13 violations (5yr)
· 4 health-based · All resolved
Mt View Golf Course
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Packer Ridge Academy
All resolved Groundwater 60 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Gofore Hole
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Hampton Inn
1 health-based Groundwater 50 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Koulas
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Inn Of William Stoddard
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Lehighton Fuel & Fill
1 health-based Groundwater 50 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Mahoning Valley Farmers Market
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Towamensing Twp Rec Field
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Cousins Ii
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Dianas Corner Store
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Lizard Creek Pub
Groundwater 50 people served
3 violations (5yr)
For Pete'S Sake
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Frat Order Orioles Nest #183
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Gravers Apartments
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Home Run Hot Dogs
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Grandmas Bakery & Cafe
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Jimmie Ds
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Little Footsteps
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Nathan'S Hamlet
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Rascals Roost
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Mooneys Motel
1 health-based Groundwater 40 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Beltzville Dam Phil Dist Usage
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Graver'S Apartments
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
The Alibi
Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations
Empress Gardens
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Pocono Capri Inc
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
West Bowmanstown Comm Center
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Bok'S
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Diehl'S Mobilehome Park
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Diggity Dog
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Concerned Treat. Unit For Boys
Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations
Country Kids Preschool
Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations
Heintzleman'S
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Bobby Branagan'S
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Tommy'S Steaks & Subs
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Orioles Pavilion
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mahoning Court Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lt Smoked Foods & Catering
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
East Penn Social Hall
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
The Vine
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Alibi
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Natalia Restaurant
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
East Penn Sportsman Club
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Kellys Chocolate
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Kings Pizza And Mexican Rest
1 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Hideaway Campground
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Reichstader Meat Market
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lobster Shanty
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mighty Dogs
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Inn At Birch Wilds
2 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Freysmiles And Ritas
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Natalia Restaurant
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Towamensing Kids Cc & Lc
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Copper tested: 5845 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
95 violations
Has active
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
20 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
35 violations
Has active
E. COLIMonitoring
9 violations
Has active
NitriteMonitoring
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
6 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
6 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
LASSOMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
DiquatMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
HEXACHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ToxapheneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlordaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
GlyphosateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PentachlorophenolMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
AtrazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HexachlorocyclopentadieneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HeptachlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DalaponMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EndothallMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MethoxychlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CarbofuranMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SimazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Heptachlor epoxideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
OXAMYLMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DinosebMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4-DMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PicloramMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4,5-TPMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EndrinMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BHC-GAMMAMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Benzo(a)pyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit1.82 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jun 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limit5845 ppb measured
Action level: 1300 ppb
Sampled: Jul 2022
How Does This Compare?
Lehighton (18235) has more violations than 99% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 242.
Fewer violations 99th 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.
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.