Water Quality in Wilkes-Barre, PA (18420)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18420.
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 62% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
69
Population
12
Water Systems
8
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)
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
N E Training Institute Camp
Town N Lake Auction Gallery
Fleetville Inn Inc
Mumble'S
N E Technical Institute
Benton Twp Community Building
1 health-basedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Wilkes-Barre (18420) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8.
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.