Water Quality in WILKES BARRE, PA (18766)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18766.
177
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
177
Monitoring / Reporting
177
Resolved
What does this mean?
177 of 177 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 177 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (177 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beryllium, Total | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Beryllium, Total | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Beryllium, Total | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
Violation Timeline
2023(3)
Beryllium, Total
03
Beryllium, Total
03
Beryllium, Total
03
2021(174)
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
03
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
03
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
03
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
03
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
03
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
03
2,4-D
03
2,4-D
03
2,4-D
03
Heptachlor
03
Heptachlor
03
Heptachlor
03
BHC-GAMMA
03
BHC-GAMMA
03
BHC-GAMMA
03
Diquat
03
Diquat
03
Diquat
03
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
03
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
03
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
03
Dinoseb
03
Dinoseb
03
Dinoseb
03
Toxaphene
03
Toxaphene
03
Toxaphene
03
Toxaphene
03
Toxaphene
03
Toxaphene
03
Atrazine
03
Atrazine
03
Atrazine
03
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
03
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
03
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
03
Endothall
03
Endothall
03
Endothall
03
Carbofuran
03
Carbofuran
03
Carbofuran
03
Atrazine
03
Atrazine
03
Atrazine
03
Dinoseb
03
Dinoseb
03
Dinoseb
03
Heptachlor
03
Heptachlor
03
Heptachlor
03
Methoxychlor
03
Methoxychlor
03
Methoxychlor
03
Endrin
03
Endrin
03
Endrin
03
BHC-GAMMA
03
BHC-GAMMA
03
BHC-GAMMA
03
OXAMYL
03
OXAMYL
03
OXAMYL
03
Simazine
03
Simazine
03
Simazine
03
Carbofuran
03
Carbofuran
03
Carbofuran
03
LASSO
03
LASSO
03
LASSO
03
2,3,7,8-TCDD
03
2,3,7,8-TCDD
03
2,3,7,8-TCDD
03
2,4-D
03
2,4-D
03
2,4-D
03
2,4,5-TP
03
2,4,5-TP
03
2,4,5-TP
03
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
03
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
03
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
03
Pentachlorophenol
03
Pentachlorophenol
03
Pentachlorophenol
03
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
03
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
03
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
03
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
03
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
03
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
03
Chlordane
03
Chlordane
03
Chlordane
03
Methoxychlor
03
Methoxychlor
03
Methoxychlor
03
Diquat
03
Diquat
03
Diquat
03
Endothall
03
Endothall
03
Endothall
03
Glyphosate
03
Glyphosate
03
Glyphosate
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
03
OXAMYL
03
OXAMYL
03
OXAMYL
03
Simazine
03
Simazine
03
Simazine
03
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
03
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
03
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
03
LASSO
03
LASSO
03
LASSO
03
2,3,7,8-TCDD
03
2,3,7,8-TCDD
03
2,3,7,8-TCDD
03
Heptachlor epoxide
03
Heptachlor epoxide
03
Heptachlor epoxide
03
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
03
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
03
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
03
Chlordane
03
Chlordane
03
Chlordane
03
Picloram
03
Picloram
03
Picloram
03
Benzo(a)pyrene
03
Benzo(a)pyrene
03
Benzo(a)pyrene
03
Dalapon
03
Dalapon
03
Dalapon
03
Picloram
03
Picloram
03
Picloram
03
2,4,5-TP
03
2,4,5-TP
03
2,4,5-TP
03
Benzo(a)pyrene
03
Benzo(a)pyrene
03
Benzo(a)pyrene
03
Pentachlorophenol
03
Pentachlorophenol
03
Pentachlorophenol
03
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
03
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
03
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
03
Endrin
03
Endrin
03
Endrin
03
Glyphosate
03
Glyphosate
03
Glyphosate
03
Heptachlor epoxide
03
Heptachlor epoxide
03
Heptachlor epoxide
03
Dalapon
03
Dalapon
03
Dalapon
03
How Does This Compare?
WILKES BARRE (18766) has 177 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
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