Water Quality in Tobyhanna, PA (18466)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18466.

Past Health-Based Violations

6 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 82 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 96% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

17,794

Population

58

Water Systems

88

Violations (5yr)

6

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (58)

Pawc Pocono District

Groundwater 17,860 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Tobyhanna Army Depot

All resolved
Groundwater 3,800 people served
52 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Tobyhanna Army Depot

Groundwater 3,500 people served
0 violations

Pocono Farms Community Assoc

Groundwater 2,975 people served
0 violations

Pa American Water-Pfe/Wg

Groundwater 1,575 people served
0 violations

Fairview Water Company

Purchased groundwater 1,150 people served
0 violations

Pocono Water Co Summit Pointe

Groundwater 615 people served
0 violations

Dcnr Tobyhanna Sp Campground

3 health-based
Groundwater 600 people served
8 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved

Pleasant Valley Plaza

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Saint Anns Church

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Dcnr Tobyhanna Sp Beachhouse

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Pocono Mountain Industrial Pk

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Pocono Water Co Pine Hill Sect

Groundwater 380 people served
0 violations

Camp Tegawitha

Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations

Hemlock Campground & Cottages

All resolved
Groundwater 250 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah Witnes

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Tobyhanna Park Campsite 46

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Tobyhanna Park Beach/Bathhouse

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Dcnr Tobyhanna Sp Park Lot 4

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Tobyhanna Park Campsite 32

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Dcnr Big Pocono State Park

1 health-based
Groundwater 200 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Mushroom Farm

1 health-based
Groundwater 172 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Copper tested: 2350 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Pa American Water- Pfe/Hg

Groundwater 161 people served
0 violations

Danas Restaurant & Tavern

Groundwater 160 people served
0 violations

Tobyhanna Volunteer Fire Co.

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Gouldsboro State Park Gw5

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Lexington Woods

Groundwater 105 people served
0 violations

One Stop Shop

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Tobyhanna Park Mooring Area

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Gouldsboro

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Gouldsboro State Park

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Gouldsboro State Park

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Tobyhanna United Methodist Ch.

Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations

Tasty House Soul Food

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Mamma Marias Italian Rest

All resolved
Groundwater 75 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Hop Inn

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Aaa Sports Camp

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Rettstadts Country Inn

Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations

Denise Lynn Fashions, Inc.

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Daleville Service & Supply

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Amandas Gourmet Coffee

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Hide A Way

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Coolbaugh Municipal Building

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Lombardis Brookside Inn

1 health-based
Groundwater 50 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Peak Mountain Property

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Dcnr Tobyhanna Sp Office

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Penrose Ltd

Groundwater 38 people served
0 violations

Sterling Manor

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

Sheridan Lounge

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Roblan Corp Dba Just Ice Cream

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Tullio And Carmella Ital Deli

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Smokin Vittles

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Toby Tavern

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Gouldsboro Park Hand Pump 4

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Tobyhanna Park Hand Pump 4

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mets Mart

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Coolbaugh Twp Vol Fire Co

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Tobyhanna St Park Maintenance

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

23 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
9 violations
All resolved
HexachlorocyclopentadieneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
MethoxychlorMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
BHC-GAMMAMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
EndrinMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Radium-226Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Radium-228Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
HEXACHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Heptachlor epoxideMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
HeptachlorMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
ChlordaneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
LASSOMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,3,7,8-TCDDMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EndothallMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CarbofuranMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
OXAMYLMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DalaponMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4-DMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
GlyphosateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SimazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DiquatMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PicloramMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
AtrazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ToxapheneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DinosebMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4,5-TPMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PentachlorophenolMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Benzo(a)pyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Combined UraniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
2350 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Tobyhanna (18466) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 88.

Fewer violations 96th 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.

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.

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