Water Quality in Wilkes-Barre, PA (18414)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18414.
Active Health Violations
14 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.
5,444
Population
48
Water Systems
224
Violations (5yr)
14
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (48)
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
Dcnr Lackawanna State Park
All resolvedLackawanna Trail High School
Falls Overfield Elem.
Falls Overfield Elementary Sch
Pine Valley Mobilehome Park Ii
Scott 60 Truck & Car Plaza
Benton Hills Mhp
3 health-basedLackawanna Stare Forest
Kane Properties Tunkhannock
Highland Campgrounds
How Kola Recreation Area
Mill City Assembly Of God
United Methodist Church
G T Odell Water Supply Company
Scott Exxon Subway
1 health-basedPine Valley Dev Inc 2
Palmer Water Co
Inne Of The Abingtons
Bethel United Methooist Church
Pine Valley Dev Inc 1
East Benton Dairy Bar
Dalton United Methodist Church
Edward R Hawk Service Station
Mill City Dairy Bar
Manning Farm Dairy & Store
Aviators Restaurant
Scenic Mobile Home Park
All resolvedMill City Camp Eastern Dist
Wemberly Hills Golf Course
All resolvedLandsiedel Farm Camp
Landsiedel Sflc
How Kola Campground
1 health-basedDeleos Bar
2 health-basedB&B Family Restaurant
1 health-basedCrystal Window & Door
All resolvedJordans Restaurant
Mill City Country Cafe
Park General Store
Motel 81
6 health-basedThe Blue Pelican
Poly Filters Inc
Dalton Convenience
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
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 (18414) has more violations than 99% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 224.
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.