Water Quality in Scranton, PA (18424)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18424.
Active Health Violations
15 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 98% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
5,213
Population
88
Water Systems
158
Violations (5yr)
15
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (88)
Pa Gas And Water Co-Central Di
Surface water 453,000 people served
0 violations
Pa Gas & Water Company
Surface water 146,568 people served
0 violations
Pa Gas & Water Company
Surface water 146,568 people served
0 violations
Pa Gas & Water Company
Surface water 141,281 people served
0 violations
Pa Amer Water Co Lake Scranton
Surface water 134,570 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Pa Gas And Water Co - Nort Di
Surface water 102,000 people served
0 violations
Pa Gas & Water Company
Surface water 68,474 people served
0 violations
Plymouth Relief
Surface water 59,039 people served
0 violations
P G W Mundys Glen
Surface water 58,856 people served
0 violations
Paw Ceasetown
Surface water 58,467 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Pg&W Gardner-Mill Creek
Surface water 58,179 people served
0 violations
Paw Nesbitt
Surface water 52,640 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Paw Watres
Surface water 52,002 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
P G And Elmhurst 7
Surface water 49,547 people served
0 violations
P G And W Brace Brook
Surface water 44,662 people served
0 violations
Eagle Lake Community Assoc
6 health-based Groundwater 3,500 people served
38 violations (5yr)
· 6 health-based
Eagle Lake Corporation
Groundwater 2,000 people served
0 violations
Gouldsboro State Park
Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations
Icc Maint & Recreation Fund
Groundwater 700 people served
0 violations
Indian Country Campsites
3 health-based Groundwater 450 people served
15 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based
Proshot Basketball Camp
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Tuscarora Village
All resolved Groundwater 225 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Pocono Resort Enterprises Inc
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Loving Arms Personal Care
Groundwater 185 people served
0 violations
S&H Plaza
Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations
St Rita R C Church
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Grace Lutheran Church
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Keystone Pocono Residence Camp
Groundwater 110 people served
0 violations
Big Bass Lake Clubhouse
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Pocono Mt Bible Conference
1 health-based Groundwater 100 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
The Dutchman
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Big Bass Cake Inc
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Big Bass Lake Jj+Ff
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Eagle Lake Clubhouse
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Gouldsboro United Methodist Ch
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
St Mary Magdalene Rc Church
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Americold
Groundwater 70 people served
59 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 145.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)
Little Bass Camp Grounds
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
St Anthony Padua Mission
Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations
Buckhorn Inn
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Kellys Motor Coach Inn
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Thornhurst Community Hall
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Uncle Louie G Ices
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Midge'S Place
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Bonitz'S Stand
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Stepping Stones Play&Learn Ctr
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Country Cafe
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Pocono Ranchettes
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Big Bass Lakes Recreation Cent
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Al S Kwik Mart #120 Pa0210
3 health-based Groundwater 50 people served
9 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based
Daleville United Methodist Chu
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Mazda Motor Of America
1 health-based Groundwater 50 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Copper tested: 1455 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
Edie And Andrew Witko
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
435 Luncheonette
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Pollys
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Clark'S Trading Post
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Slocum'S Stand
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Loving Arms
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Stillwater Lakes Civic Assoc
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Gouldsboro Volunteer Fire Co
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Pollys Snack Bar
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Elmhurst Volunteer Fire Co
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Sapienzas Deli
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Squires Inn-George Zevan
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
C Js Lounge
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Thornhurst Tavern
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Clarks Trading Post
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Randys Bear Lake
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Walts Diner
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Lombardis Bar And Grill
All resolved Groundwater 30 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Mlsy Reality Llc
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Rainbow Inn
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Richards Driving Range
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
George Zevan-Squires Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Rim Rock Lodge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Country Surrey Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Warsaw Village Campground
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Buddies Deli
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Amazon
1 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
8 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Copper tested: 3620 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
American Legion Post 274
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Gouldsboro Tavern And Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
One Stop Convenient Mart
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
O Donnells
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
The Wayside Cafe And Catering
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Fill And Fly Of Gouldsboro
Groundwater 25 people served
4 violations (5yr)
Red Barn Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Country Cafe
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Clifton Mobilhome Park
Groundwater 22 people served
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
41 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
2 violations
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
31 violations
Has active
E. COLIMonitoring
11 violations
Has active
NitriteMonitoring
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
6 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
6 violations
All resolved
2,4-DMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
LASSOMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
1 violation
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
1 violation
All resolved
PicloramMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4,5-TPMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PentachlorophenolMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DinosebMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DalaponMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit1 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jun 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limit1455 ppb measured
Action level: 1300 ppb
Sampled: Jul 2023
How Does This Compare?
Scranton (18424) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 158.
Fewer violations 98th percentile More violations
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.