Water Quality in Tunkhannock, PA (18657)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18657.
Active Health Violations
22 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 100% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
10,866
Population
105
Water Systems
663
Violations (5yr)
22
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (105)
Tunkhannock Boro Munic Auth
All resolvedEnd Mt Wtr Arch Rk At Wtr Co
Symba Capital Llc
Rustic Creek Family Campground
Camp St Andrew
Tunkhannock Primary Center
Mill City Elementary School
Evans Falls Elementary School
Clarendon Acres Water Co
11 health-basedTannersville Plaza
Cogan Valley Mobile Home Park
1 health-basedSaddleview Water Llc
All resolvedLiberty Restaurant
Pump & Pantry
Camp St Andrew
Mehoopany School
St Michaels School For Boys
St Michaels School For Boys
D & C Fuel West
Wyoming Cnty Comm Healthcare
1 health-basedWestgate Water System
Hardings Dairy Bar
All resolvedEatonville U M C
Shadowbrook Resort
All resolvedWilliams Aba Office Tunk
Fireplace Restaurant
Nine Old Men
Trukasil Llc
Blessed Sacrament R C Church
Russell Hill Unit Meth Church
Loyal Order Of Moose
Star Lite Drive Inn Theatre
Creekside Gardens
Bowmans Creek Srv Ctr
All resolvedGlenn Ide Gulf Gas Station
Centermoreland U Metodist Ch
Star Lite Drive In Theater
Schaffers Riverside Cg
Terrace Hill Mhp
All resolvedEndless Mountains Lodge Llc
Stony Mtn Campground
Lackawanna College
All resolvedNancy Fashions
Dymonds Plaza
All resolvedDymonds Mhp
Dewolfe Service Station
Shadow Brook Inn
Chateau Restaurant
Free Methodist Church
Deer Park Lumber
1 health-basedSwn Energy Tunkhannock
All resolvedKristis Kountry Kitchen
All resolvedLots Of Water Assoc
St Pauls Lutheran Church
East Dallas Methodist %
Tyler Memorial Hospital
Copper Kettle
Fauxs Cross Country Restaurant
Joes Bp Service Station
Florence B Price Gas Station
Eaton Baptist Church
Select Sire Water System
Camp Lackawanna
1 health-basedKingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witns
Lott Service Station
Creekside Inn
2 health-basedBill Dennis Someplace Else
Marshas Sugar Hollow Diner
Thelma Branning Kodak View Din
Carriage Inn
Schaffer'S Riverside Campgrd
Epicurean Delight Catering Co
T Js Lakeside
Rocky Creek Cafe
1 health-basedPw Lp
2 health-basedSicklers Apple Tree Plaza
Lehighton State Police
Old Mill Inn % John K Ball
The Nices
Blue Star Learning Center Llc
Aldovin Dairy Inc
New Beginnings Child Care
Carpenters Restaurant & Pizzer
Highway Inn
1 health-basedDouble D Restaurant
1 health-basedGreenleys Bbq
All resolvedSicklers Mhp
Bennetts Inn
Anns Grove Pch
All resolvedAbby'S Ice Cream
Franks Marina Restaurant
Cooks Service Station
Johnnys Long Pine Inn
Stark Farm Dairy Bar
Lake Carey Inn
Barbara Raught Day Care Home
Hadsall Boarding Home
D&C Fuel East
Millers Country Store
Endless Mt School
Minuteman Inn Restaurant
Saddle Lake Water Assn
Northeast Pain & Rehab Center
County Courts
Terrace View Park Water Assoc
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Tunkhannock (18657) has more violations than 100% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 663.
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.