Water Quality in Wilkes-Barre, PA (18508)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18508.
Active Health Violations
32 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.
11,565
Population
28
Water Systems
159
Violations (5yr)
32
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (28)
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
Onvo Dorrance Sunoco
All resolvedLiberty Travel Plaza Duncannon
Lakewood 84 Food Mart
1 health-basedSterling Sewer And Water Co
5 health-basedOnvo Express
Burger King White Haven
Raceway Whistle Stop
2 health-basedHarford Penn-Can Service
3 health-basedOnvo Express Lake Ariel
All resolvedPromised Land Food Mart
Tannersville Mobil
Onvo Express White Haven
1 health-basedHr Travel Plaza Ihop
4 health-basedLiberty Express Duncannon
1 health-basedGouldsboro Travel Plaza
All resolvedOnvo Travel Plaza Bethel
Onvo Travel Plaza
All resolvedRaceway Truck Stop
1 health-basedLiberty Travel Plaza Blakeslee
2 health-basedOnvo Travel Plaza Twin Rocks
1 health-basedLiberty Exxon
4 health-basedHickory Run Diesel Island
7 health-basedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Wilkes-Barre (18508) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 159.
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.