Water Quality in Wilkes-Barre, PA (18436)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18436.
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 100% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
13,569
Population
112
Water Systems
526
Violations (5yr)
14
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (112)
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 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
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
Roamingwood Sewer And Water
All resolved Groundwater 3,775 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 2.38 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Wallenpaupack Lake Estates
1 health-based Groundwater 2,200 people served
22 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Western Wayne High School
All resolved Groundwater 1,184 people served
22 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 18.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)
Howes Twin Rocks
Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations
Jefferson Elementary School
All resolved Groundwater 495 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 19.55 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)
Hamlin Elementary School
Groundwater 470 people served
0 violations
Lake Ariel Elementary School
Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations
Laurel Run Estates
All resolved Groundwater 340 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Scranton Municipal Golf Course
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Lakeland Colony
Groundwater 286 people served
0 violations
Canaan Bible Chapel
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Paupack Point Water Assn
Groundwater 225 people served
0 violations
Canaan Bible Chapel
All resolved Groundwater 210 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Julia Ribaudo Extended Care
All resolved Groundwater 200 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Secluded Acres Campground
1 health-based Groundwater 200 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Four Star Supermarket
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Moc-A-Tek Campground
All resolved Groundwater 200 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Cobbs Lake Preserve
4 health-based Groundwater 200 people served
61 violations (5yr)
· 4 health-based · All resolved
Cobbs Lake Preserve
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Pork Authority Bbq
All resolved Groundwater 200 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Kays Pizza
Groundwater 183 people served
0 violations
Claws N Paws Wild Animal Park
3 health-based Groundwater 150 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based · All resolved
Orchard Plaza
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Hi View Terrace Mobile Park
Groundwater 126 people served
0 violations
Rosarios Trattoria
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Liberty Restaurant
Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations
Willow Street School
Groundwater 115 people served
0 violations
Lake Ariel Methodist Church
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Lake Ariel Flea Market
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Jefferson Township Lions Club
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Joes Kwik Mart Mount Cobb
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Village Restaurant
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Peg'S Ice Cream
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Johnnies Pocono Summit Inn
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Parkside Community Association
Groundwater 95 people served
0 violations
Knollwood Association Inc
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
St Thomas More R C Church
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Lakeside Inn
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Evergreen Mobile Home Park
All resolved Groundwater 75 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
United Methodist Church
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
B And B Diner
Groundwater 68 people served
0 violations
United Methodist Church
Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations
St Mary Mission
Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations
Salem Heights Estate
1 health-based Groundwater 62 people served
342 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Elmdale Independent Bible Chur
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Lakeview Water Company
2 health-based Groundwater 60 people served
11 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based
Charbys Place Inc
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Spangenburg Water Co
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
United Methodist Church
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
United Methodist Church
Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations
Vonderhey Plaza
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Arlington Inn
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Jimmie Gs Bar And Grill
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lake Ariel United Meth Church
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Iron Body Strength & Fitness
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Countryside Catering
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Salem Lake Inn
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Zebs Restaurant
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Moss Hollow Country Market
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Private Brands Specialty
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
B And B Diner
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Maddy'S
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
E J Bears
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Grammy'S Pizza
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Mountain Mobile Gardens
Groundwater 46 people served
0 violations
Wake In The Woods Campground
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
La Place
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Village Restaurant
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Ledgedale Fire Company
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Lake Ariel Fire Company
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Ledgedale Fire Company
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Mobile Manor
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Jo And Steves Inn
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Rollys Pizza And Grill
All resolved Groundwater 35 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Mobile Gardens
Groundwater 31 people served
0 violations
Elmdale Mhp
Groundwater 31 people served
0 violations
Red Oak Pizza
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Laplace Restaurant
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Quality Bake Shop
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Brady'S Hot Dogs
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Hannan'S Hoagies
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
The Y Knot Pub And Eatery
Groundwater 30 people served
5 violations (5yr)
Keatings Heavens Gate Ice Crm
All resolved Groundwater 30 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Ritter'S Cider Mill
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Coney Island Joes
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Totem Pole Inn
All resolved Groundwater 30 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Clayton Park Rv Escape
All resolved Groundwater 30 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Rolling Hills Trailer Park
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Smokin Joes Quality Meats & D
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Hi View Terrace Mobile Homes
Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations
That Shake Place
1 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
8 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Palermos Pizza
1 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Aldentes Pizza
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Goosepond Caterers
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ariel View Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Bubs Bbq
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Calvary Christian School
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Nurnberger Bierhaus
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Maplewood Fire And Rescue Co
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Black And Brass Coffee
Groundwater 25 people served
4 violations (5yr)
L.A. Express
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Joes Hot Dogs
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Video Visions Plus
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Gvo Stop N Go
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hci Mortgage
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Checkers Diner
Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
79 violations
Has active
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
57 violations
Has active
ChlorineMonitoring
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
50 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
45 violations
Has active
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
17 violations
All resolved
2,3,7,8-TCDDMonitoring
16 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
13 violations
Has active
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
13 violations
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
12 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
2,4,5-TPMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
AsbestosMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
2 violations
Has active
ToxapheneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlordaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EndothallMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CYANIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
1 violation
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Radium-226Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Radium-228Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit1 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Wilkes-Barre (18436) has more violations than 100% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 526.
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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
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