Water Quality in Wilkes-Barre, PA (18433)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18433.
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 78% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
7,564
Population
34
Water Systems
19
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (34)
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
Lakeland Jr Sr High School
All resolvedLakeland Elementary School
Clifford Black
Clifford Black
St Marys Villa Nursing Home
Calvary Christian School
North Pocono Bible Baptist Chu
Moscow Methodist Church
Camp Comanche At Harmony Heart
Rustic Route Tavern
All resolvedStillmeadow Incorporated
United Presbyterian Church
Peggy Sues
Grace Bible Fellowship Of Deaf
Montdale Country Club
1 health-basedWorth Baptist Church
Bennie'S Stand/Champman Lake
Altiers Chapman Lake Campgrnd
King Kone Dairy Bar
Jodes Drive Inn
Chapman Lake Park Stand
Melzers Restaurant
Hamlin Fire Company
Maplewood Fire Company
Heart Lake Hotel
Unitarian Universalist Fellows
Villager Newspaper
Calvary Bible Church
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Wilkes-Barre (18433) has more violations than 78% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 19.
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.