Water Quality in Scranton, PA (18618)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18618.
Active Health Violations
8 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 96% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,570
Population
48
Water Systems
93
Violations (5yr)
8
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (48)
Pa Gas And Water Co-Central Di
Pa Gas & Water Company
Pa Gas & Water Company
Plymouth Relief
P G W Mundys Glen
Paw Ceasetown
Pg&W Gardner-Mill Creek
Paw Nesbitt
Paw Watres
Kg % George Yuhas
Smiths Country Store
Jones Pancake House
Lakeview Terrace Assn
Alperson United Meth Church
Sandy Beach Inn
Villa Roma
Maple Knoll Assn
Union Gospel Church
Hansons Lakeshore Campground
Pine Grove Apartments
Whitebread Water Co
Harveys Lake Pub
Marina Cafe
Yankee Doodle Coffee House
St Marys Church & Hall
John Banis The Dog House
Sunflower Sprouts Learning Ctr
6 health-basedLakeview Terrace
La Conca D Oro Cucina Cocktail
Country Manor
Star Hill Rest Home
All resolvedO Connell Cafe
Hilltop Inn
Lakeview Manor
Past Present Future Cuisine
James O Mcgaffrey
Rich And Charlottes
2 health-basedLakeview Manor
Reformation Lutheran Church
Rosies Kitchen
Travel Twist
Lake Bistro
Dads Ice Cream Station
Sandy Beach Inn %Mr.Bedelach
The Benjamin Harvey Inn
All resolvedMaple Knoll Water Association
Elkmont
Silver Springs Ranch Event Ctr
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
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?
Scranton (18618) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 93.
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.