Water Quality in Wilkes-Barre, PA (18444)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18444.
Active Health Violations
50 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.
13,604
Population
149
Water Systems
3,391
Violations (5yr)
50
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (149)
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
North Pocono Middle School
1 health-based Groundwater 1,149 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 17.66 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)
North Pocono High School
Groundwater 1,100 people served
0 violations
Copper tested: 3671 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
Moscow Elementary Center
All resolved Groundwater 753 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
North Pocono Intermediate Schl
All resolved Groundwater 600 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 25.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)
Bills Plaza
8 health-based Groundwater 501 people served
78 violations (5yr)
· 8 health-based
Blue Heron Homeowners Assoc
7 health-based Groundwater 450 people served
26 violations (5yr)
· 7 health-based · All resolved
Copper tested: 2660 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb) Lead tested: 132 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)
Academy Street School
Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations
St Marys Villa Nursing Home
1 health-based Groundwater 353 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Snow Ridge Village
3 health-based Groundwater 285 people served
31 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based
Pleasant Valley Mhp
All resolved Groundwater 270 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lake Greeley Camp Lodge
1 health-based Groundwater 250 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lake Greeley Camp-Upper Cabins
1 health-based Groundwater 250 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Daleville United Methodist Ch
Groundwater 203 people served
0 violations
Wilderness Mhp
1 health-based Groundwater 200 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Daleville Maple Lake Methodist
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Kearney Mobile Home Park
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Madisonville Fire Company
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Maple Lake Methodist Church
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Elmhurst Elementary School
Groundwater 190 people served
0 violations
Rbe Water Association Inc
All resolved Groundwater 175 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Pepper Hills Mobile Home Park
1 health-based Groundwater 170 people served
33 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Blue Mountain Heights Mhp
All resolved Groundwater 162 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Country Crest Mhp
3 health-based Groundwater 150 people served
24 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based
St Marks Episcopal Church
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Elmhurst Country Club
3 health-based Groundwater 140 people served
17 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based
Covington Elementary School
Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations
Masons Mobile City
1 health-based Groundwater 140 people served
14 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Big Bass Lake Water Assoc.
6 health-based Groundwater 130 people served
334 violations (5yr)
· 6 health-based
Lead tested: 16.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)
Henery Drinker Elementary
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Sunrise Lake Section 9
Groundwater 125 people served
788 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 71.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)
Sunrise Lakes Sec 12
Groundwater 125 people served
1719 violations (5yr)
Mt Laurel Mobile Home Village
All resolved Groundwater 120 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Daleville Diner
Groundwater 110 people served
0 violations
Doritan Motor Inn
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
S & S Diner
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Covington Fair Grounds
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Rite Aid
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Madisonville Christian Church
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Springbrook United Church Of C
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Pleasant View Mhp
3 health-based Groundwater 99 people served
60 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based
United Methodist Church
Groundwater 95 people served
0 violations
Katrinas Creative Learning
All resolved Groundwater 95 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
St. Gregory'S Academy
Groundwater 95 people served
0 violations
Daleville United Meth.Church
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Moscow Dev Assoc
All resolved Groundwater 80 people served
8 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
North Pocono Baptist Church
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
John J Michaels Vfw Post 5207
2 health-based Groundwater 80 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based
Hollisterville U Methodist Chu
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Mountain View Estates
1 health-based Groundwater 80 people served
57 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Hollisterville Bible Prot.Chur
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
New Life Baptist Church
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Mom'S Place
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Mr Yocks Bbq
1 health-based Groundwater 75 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Glenmar Enterprises
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
White Birch Campground
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Springville Baptist Church
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
White Birch Camp Snack Bar
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Daleville Faith Baptist Church
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Emery And Sons Inc.
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Kays Restaurant
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Madisonville Christian Church
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Little Acres Learning Moscow
Groundwater 68 people served
0 violations
Creekside Manor M H P
Groundwater 63 people served
14 violations (5yr)
Copper tested: 2687 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb) Lead tested: 17.95 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)
Madison Estates
1 health-based Groundwater 60 people served
65 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Wimmers Bible Fellowship Churc
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
R & C Sales
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Sunrise Luncheonette
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Ventures In Learning Npps
All resolved Groundwater 60 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Amber Light Cocktail Lounge
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Penn Security Bank And Trust
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Brookwood Mobile Home Park
2 health-based Groundwater 58 people served
38 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based
Lead tested: 0.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Buckingham Heights
All resolved Groundwater 57 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Stepping Stones
Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations
Big Gs Pub & Eatery
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Lake Hideaway
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Genovese Italian Restaurant
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
307 Mini Mart
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
North Poconofitnessquest Llc
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Genovese Fox And Hound Inn
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Springbrook Bakery & Deli
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Daleville Faith Bible Church
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Kundlas Western Beef Company
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Blue Shutters Inn
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Schrecks Store
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
The Barrel Restaurant
2 health-based Groundwater 50 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Saw Buck Inn
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Little Acres Learning Academy
All resolved Groundwater 45 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Tessas Diner
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Springbrook Fire Company
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Peoples Bar
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Coles Country Stores
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Laurel Inn
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Springbrook Inn
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Country Surrey Inn
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Larsons Motel
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Bon Secours Care Center
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Thornhurst Fire Co
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Bobs Ice Cream
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Kaltenbachs Village Bake Shop
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Vitos Diner
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Chesiks Elmwood Inn
1 health-based Groundwater 35 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Weeping Willow Motel
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Maple Motel
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Dagwoods
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Lehman Lake Rod And Gun Club
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Red Foxx Campgrounds
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Pelican Motel
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Tasty Swirl
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Barrel Restaurant
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
The Caboose
All resolved Groundwater 30 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
My Brothers Place
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Rashfords Fish Fry
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Pappys Cafe
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Brown'S Catering Service
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Amber Light Cocktail Lounge
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Donati Plaza
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Wilke'S Lounge
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Moscow Sportsmens Association
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Kays Plaza
All resolved Groundwater 30 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Als Mr Hot Dog
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Pisanos Pizza
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Roaringbrook Pizzeria
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Bethany Retreat Center
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
The High Bridge House
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Madison Gardens
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Sterling Methodist Church
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Dr Gs Country Kitchen
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Cottage Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Capples Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sahara Inn Pub
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hamlet Property Owners Assoc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lake Greeley Camp-Farmhouse
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Jimmys Global Kitchen
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Kidzkorner Learning Center
Groundwater 25 people served
4 violations (5yr)
Roy Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Normandie Bar
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Jefferson Academy
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Pappys
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
The Mess Hall
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
The Ice Cream Barn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Johnsons Apartments
Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations
Johnsons Apartments
Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations
Covington Independent Fire Co
Groundwater 15 people served
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
106 violations
Has active
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
40 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
29 violations
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
80 violations
Has active
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
44 violations
Has active
2,4,5-TPMonitoring
32 violations
All resolved
PentachlorophenolMonitoring
31 violations
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
30 violations
All resolved
2,3,7,8-TCDDMonitoring
30 violations
All resolved
SimazineMonitoring
28 violations
All resolved
AtrazineMonitoring
28 violations
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateMonitoring
28 violations
All resolved
Benzo(a)pyreneMonitoring
28 violations
All resolved
PicloramMonitoring
28 violations
All resolved
DinosebMonitoring
28 violations
All resolved
2,4-DMonitoring
28 violations
All resolved
DalaponMonitoring
28 violations
All resolved
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)Monitoring
28 violations
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
HeptachlorMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
BHC-GAMMAMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
ToxapheneMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
ChlordaneMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
OXAMYLMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
Heptachlor epoxideMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
EndrinMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
MethoxychlorMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
HexachlorocyclopentadieneMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
LASSOMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
CarbofuranMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
HEXACHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
27 violations
All resolved
EndothallMonitoring
26 violations
All resolved
DiquatMonitoring
26 violations
All resolved
GlyphosateMonitoring
26 violations
All resolved
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEMonitoring
26 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
25 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
14 violations
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
13 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
10 violations
Has active
TTHMMonitoring
8 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
7 violations
All resolved
Radium-226Monitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Radium-228Monitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Combined UraniumMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
4 violations
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
AsbestosMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CYANIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Aldicarb sulfoneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Aldicarb sulfoxideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
AldicarbMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit1 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jun 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limit3671 ppb measured
Action level: 1300 ppb
Sampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Wilkes-Barre (18444) has more violations than 100% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 3,391.
Fewer violations 100th 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.