Water Quality in Scranton, PA (18640)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18640.
Past Health-Based Violations
1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 9 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 67% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
16,581
Population
16
Water Systems
10
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)
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
Village Ctr At Marshalls Creek
1 health-basedScott Technology Park
Blakeslee Plaza
Falls Dress Co.
Cease Terrace Water Assoc
All resolvedMillers
Natures Way Springs
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2021
How Does This Compare?
Scranton (18640) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10.
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
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.