Water Quality in Wilkes-Barre, PA (18512)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18512.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 14 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are21 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 79% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
12,986
Population
14
Water Systems
21
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)
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
Pa Dot Safety Rest Area #54
Penndot District Office No 4
Penndot Safety Rest Area #56
Safety Rest Area #55 I81
Penn Dot Rest Area #62
Penn Dot Rest Area #61
Marjon Golf Course
All resolvedMaid Rite Steak Company
Contaminants 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 & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Wilkes-Barre (18512) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 21, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.