Water Quality in Scranton, PA (18655)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18655.
Active Health Violations
5 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 83% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
6,018
Population
39
Water Systems
27
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (39)
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
Veolia Water Pa Inc Bloomsburg
Northwest Jr Sr High School
Northwest Intermediate School
Northwest Primary School
All resolvedStreamside Inn
Ronnie Dress Co
Huntington Creek Recovery Ctr
1 health-basedLaurel Personal Care Center
Paragon Labor Camp 1
Culver Labor Camp
Out Of Town Inn
Deer Oak Lounge
C J Citgo & Sons
American Legion Post 495
All resolvedSouthdale Camp
Paragon Labor Camp 2.
Lil Treehouse
Huntington Mills Grocery Shop
2 health-basedUnion Town Plaza
All resolvedLucas Farms
1 health-basedBethel Hill Mini Mart
Westovers Country Grill
All resolvedSilverstone Diner
487 Kold Kup
1 health-basedPine Cone Restaurant
Happy Hideaway Campground
All resolvedJohnnys
Sleepy Hollow Mobile Home Park
Bloomingdale Methodist Hall
Our Country Spot
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Scranton (18655) has more violations than 83% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 27.
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.