Water Quality in Scranton, PA (18643)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18643.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 23 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are5 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 53% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
12,848
Population
23
Water Systems
5
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (23)
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
Apple Tree House Restaurant
Carone'S Supermarket
Bfb America
Independent Explosives Co
Sutton Creek Center For Change
Charney Market Gas Station
South Montrose Trailer Park
Mickeys Mini Mart
J & R Luncheonette
The Harding Tavern
White Pine Trapshooting Club
Wendys Restaurant
Redmond'S Tavern
Howard Ide
Contaminants Found
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 (18643) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5, 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.