Water Quality in Scranton, PA (18708)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18708.
Active Health Violations
8 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 96% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
8,867
Population
49
Water Systems
95
Violations (5yr)
8
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (49)
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
Aqua Penn Vending
Sutton Spring Bottle Water Co
Burger King Shavertown
Meadswest Water Co
Pa State University W B Campus
Burger King
1 health-basedEcho Valley Estates
2 health-basedValley View Mhp
All resolvedHarvest Church
1 health-basedHuntsville Golf Club
Rock Rec Sports Complex
The Lands At Hillside Farms
309 & 415 Plaza
John Fielding
Cross Creek Community Church
1 health-basedHickory Corners
Super Service Gas Mart
All resolvedChase Manor Water Assoc
First Assembly Of God Church %
Huntsville United Methodist Ch
Town & Country Water Assoc
2 health-basedAlways Water Co %Wm Deangelo
Trucksville Free Methodist Ch.
Vjs3159 Llc
All resolvedCaptains Harveys Lake
All resolvedChecker Board Inn
American Asphalt
General Jacksons Deli
The Brittany House
Schall'S
Tobys Creek Antiques
Checkerboard Inn
Village Homestyle Bake Shop
Small Wonders Day Care
Barrington Apartment
Camp Louise
1 health-basedBeryl Anns Bakery
Dymonds Farm Market
Daves Catering Pikes Creek Bev
Brittany House, The
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
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 (18708) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 95.
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.