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 resolvedPine Run East Beltzville Sp
The New Apollo
Four Mile House
The Woods
7 health-basedCountry Junction
1 health-basedNorthside Heights Estates
All resolvedFranklin Twp Elem Sch
Burger King Lehighton
All resolvedFranklin Elementary
Tri Valley Eldo Lake Division
5 health-basedLizard Creek Campground
3 health-basedNis Hollow Estates
3 health-basedMahoning Elementary School
Cypress Park
All resolvedFranklin Twp Vol Fire Co #1
Pine Run West Beltzville Sp
All resolvedBeaver Run Rod & Gun Club
1 health-basedMahoning Valley Vol Fire Co 1
Ashfield Academy
All resolvedTowamensing Twp Elemt Sch
Mahoning Valley Ambulance Asso
4 health-basedMahoning Valley Convalescent H
All resolvedField House Lehighton Sch Dist
Fausts Family Restaurant
Perch At Jim Thorpe
1 health-basedLa Roses Skating Rink
Relaxnation
Paradise Pizza
Country Inn And Suites
Preachers Camp Beltzville Sp
Country View Diner
2 health-basedField House
Trainers Inn
Pj Whelihans At Platzs
All resolvedA Short Stop
Sunnys Pizza
All resolvedRock Lobster
Ukrainian Homestead
3 health-basedTwo Kings Pizza
Mahoning Valley Academy
Neeb Campground Whipporwilll
3 health-basedMahoning Valley Country Club
Mahoning Valley Speedway
La Rose Garden Roller Rink
Mahoning Manor Estates
All resolvedMy Little World 2
3 health-basedStone Ridge Manor
Pocono Tavern
1 health-basedNormal Square Inn
Concern Treatment Unit For Boy
All resolvedSmall World Day Care Center
4 health-basedMt View Golf Course
Packer Ridge Academy
All resolvedGofore Hole
Hampton Inn
1 health-basedKoulas
Inn Of William Stoddard
Lehighton Fuel & Fill
1 health-basedMahoning Valley Farmers Market
Towamensing Twp Rec Field
Cousins Ii
Dianas Corner Store
Lizard Creek Pub
For Pete'S Sake
Frat Order Orioles Nest #183
All resolvedGravers Apartments
Home Run Hot Dogs
Grandmas Bakery & Cafe
Jimmie Ds
Little Footsteps
Nathan'S Hamlet
Rascals Roost
Mooneys Motel
1 health-basedBeltzville Dam Phil Dist Usage
Graver'S Apartments
The Alibi
Empress Gardens
Pocono Capri Inc
West Bowmanstown Comm Center
Bok'S
Diehl'S Mobilehome Park
Diggity Dog
Concerned Treat. Unit For Boys
Country Kids Preschool
Heintzleman'S
Bobby Branagan'S
Tommy'S Steaks & Subs
Orioles Pavilion
Mahoning Court Motel
Lt Smoked Foods & Catering
East Penn Social Hall
The Vine
Alibi
Natalia Restaurant
East Penn Sportsman Club
All resolvedKellys Chocolate
Kings Pizza And Mexican Rest
1 health-basedHideaway Campground
Reichstader Meat Market
Lobster Shanty
Mighty Dogs
Inn At Birch Wilds
2 health-basedFreysmiles And Ritas
All resolvedNatalia Restaurant
Towamensing Kids Cc & Lc
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: 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.
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.