Water Quality in Scranton, PA (18702)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18702.
Active Health Violations
15 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 98% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
41,970
Population
56
Water Systems
138
Violations (5yr)
15
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (56)
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
Pa Amer Water Co Brownell
Pa Amer Water Co Susquehanna
Silver Spring Water Company
Pa Amer Water Co Forest City
Pa Amer Water Co Fallbrook
Pa Amer Water Co Montrose
Bear Mart
All resolvedBear Creek Comm Charter Sch
Patterson Grove Campmeeting
All resolvedBear Creek Camp
Wilkes Barre Golf Club
Saint Christopher Church
Krumsky Service Station
Lakeview Terrace Water Assn
Ecw Co-Oakwood Lake Village
Skytop Water Sys Woodridge Ii
Don'S Market 1 Pastie Lady
Hilltop Mobile Service
Smokin Joes
Laurel Run Water Assoc
Carriage Stop Inn Inc
Arbys
All resolvedKnotty Pine Inn
Monroe Noxen Medical Center
1 health-basedKrumsky Service Station
Pamelas Ice Cream
All resolvedHoliday House Jewish Comm Ctr
Casino Countryside Inn
13 health-basedIndian Lake Spirits
1 health-basedJoseph And Florence Romanoski
Cobosco Service Sta J Cobosco
Cosenza
All resolvedBrothers Shims
Fuel On #90
Fuel On #79
Shady Oaks Mobile Home Park
Laurel Run Inn
Griddle Me This
Knotty Pine Cafe
Fullers Candies Llc
Patio Bar And Grill
Fule On #81
Fuel On #88
Wilkes Barre Twp Settlement Cp
Angelia Cuisine
Riverview Village Mhp
Marys Bread And Catering
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
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 (18702) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 138.
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.