Water Quality in Wilkes-Barre, PA (18407)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18407.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation 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 93% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
14,445
Population
43
Water Systems
67
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (43)
Pa Gas & Water Company
Pa Gas & Water Company
Pa Amer Water Co Lake Scranton
Pa Gas And Water Co - Nort Di
P G And Elmhurst 7
P G And W Brace Brook
Elkview Country Club
All resolvedTakach
Morrisons Grove
Greenfield Elementary School
Sleepy Hollow Golf Course
All resolvedFinch Hill Water Co
Merli-Sarnoski County Park
Whites Crossing Fire Co
Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness
Skyline Golf Club
Homestead Golf Course
Lakemart
The Barn
Blue Ridge Inn
Finch Hill Baptist Church
Takach'S Ski Resort
Oliveris Crystal Lake Hotel
All resolvedTony B Country Mkt & Deli
Greenfield Acres Mhp
All resolvedCommunity Rod & Gun Club
Finch Hill Restaurant
All resolvedDel Rocco Inc
Endless Mountain Ski Center
Crystal Pines
All resolvedParadise Inn
The Barn
Valley Bowling Lanes
Kubels Stand
San A W Restaurant
Royal Tavern
The Stone House
1 health-basedSues Bustaurant
My Brother In Laws
Drive Inn
Paradise Valley Plaza
Lovelton Hotel
Clifford Twp Fire Vol Fire Co
Contaminants 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.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Wilkes-Barre (18407) has more violations than 93% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 67.
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.