Water Quality in Scranton, PA (18621)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18621.
Active Health Violations
3 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 85% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,744
Population
52
Water Systems
31
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (52)
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
Retreat State Hospital
Moon Lake Park
New Evergreen Speedway
Country Gentleman
Calvary Bible Chapel
Cheles Pizza
2 health-basedTwist N Shake
Morgan Hills Golf Course
All resolvedReds Subs & Pizza
All resolvedMountain Fresh Supermarket
O Hawleys Bar & Grill
Red Rooster
All resolvedSwires Country Market & Deli
Sweet Valley Golf Course
Countryside Quik Mart
All resolvedStone Creek Bar & Grill
1 health-basedThe Morris Family Market
Country Carry Outs
Eleanor Jones--Jones Cafe
Hickory Lane Manor
Sunset Terrace
Winnickis Cafe
Hunlock Creek Vol Fire Dept
William H Evans Refresh Stand
Muhlenburg General Store
Christilaw Pizza Shop
Groffs Grove
Docs Pizza And Subs
Country Crab Saloon
Pikes Creek Raceway Park Inc
The Double K
O Live Restaurant
Trailing Pine Campground
Outpost Inn
Pappys Ponderosa
Fernbrook Guest Home
Trailing Pine Campground
Pine Valley
Fern Wood Manor
T And J Lunch
Oakdale Methodist Hall
Wasendas Stand
Plantation Bar & Grill
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?
Scranton (18621) has more violations than 85% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 31.
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.