Water Quality in Scranton, PA (18704)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18704.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 6 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 65% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

31,149

Population

24

Water Systems

9

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (24)

Pa Gas And Water Co-Central Di

Surface water 453,000 people served
0 violations

Pa Gas & Water Company

Surface water 141,281 people served
0 violations

Pa Gas & Water Company

Surface water 68,474 people served
0 violations

Plymouth Relief

Surface water 59,039 people served
0 violations

P G W Mundys Glen

Surface water 58,856 people served
0 violations

Paw Ceasetown

Surface water 58,467 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pg&W Gardner-Mill Creek

Surface water 58,179 people served
0 violations

Paw Nesbitt

Surface water 52,640 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Paw Watres

Surface water 52,002 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mcdonalds Of Daleville

Groundwater 750 people served
0 violations

Mcdonalds White Haven

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Kentucky Fried Chicken

2 health-based
Groundwater 400 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Jcc Day Camp & Holiday House

1 health-based
Groundwater 300 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Onawandah Private Campground

Groundwater 240 people served
0 violations

Billibay Camp

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Rollaway

All resolved
Groundwater 125 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Penn'S Wood Girl Scout Council

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Bayo'S Water Vending Company

Purchased surface water 100 people served
0 violations

Tokyo Japanese Cuisine

Groundwater 63 people served
0 violations

Back M Mountain Medical Center

Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations

North Lake Water Trust

Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations

Jacs Creamery And Eatery

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

North Lake Water Trust

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Hillside Acres Mhp

Groundwater 23 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

6 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Scranton (18704) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9.

Fewer violations 65th percentile More violations

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.

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