Water Quality in Scranton, PA (18249)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18249.
Active Health Violations
7 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 94% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,191
Population
26
Water Systems
75
Violations (5yr)
7
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (26)
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
Windgate, Inc
Toms Kitchen
5 health-basedSugarloaf Golf Club
All resolvedValley Country Club
Valley Scoops And More
All resolvedDanos Pub
The Lookout House
1 health-basedCountry Charm Day Care
All resolvedSugar & Loaf Bakery Llc
All resolvedChildrens Wonderland
Valleybrook Inn
Larock Trailer Park
Valley Wood Products
Sally Pursells Country Inn
1 health-basedValley Center Complex
All resolvedCookies Cafe
Valley Brook Arcade
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
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
How Does This Compare?
Scranton (18249) has more violations than 94% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 75.
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.