Water Quality in Towanda, PA (18848)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18848.
Active Health Violations
5 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 95% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
8,199
Population
45
Water Systems
82
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (45)
Towanda Municipal Authority
2 health-basedWysox Twp Municipal Authority
All resolvedDupont Ei Denemours Co Inc
Global Tungsten & Pwders Llc
All resolvedWoodgrain Inc
The Tomahawk Restaurant
The Riverstone Inn
Wysox Elementary School
Welles Water Works
Starlite Amusement
Shores Short Stop
Towanda Gun Club
All resolvedWysox Drive In Theater
Towanda Golf Club
Troy Pivot
Riverside Acres Campground
2 health-basedKerryview Mhp
All resolvedTowanda Pivot
Select Energy Services
Vfw Post 6072
All resolvedLarnard Hornbrook County Park
Sunfish Pond County Park
Millston Amvets Post 187
1 health-basedEcho Beach Mhp
All resolvedChaffee Mobile Home Park
Penndot-Globbers Knob Roadside
Beer'S Roller Rink
Nanas House Child Care Center
Beacon Light Behavioral Health
Bradford Co Conservation Dist
Snell'S Mobile Home Park
Comfort Inn
Perfect Inpressions
Alpine Plaza
State Aggregates Inc.
Towanda State Police Station
Original Italian Pizza
Quiznos
French Azilum Inc
Bonanza Restaurant
Mt Pisgah Country Park
Physiciancare
The Brunch Barn
All resolvedMonroe Franklin Elem School
All resolvedCountry Cottage Ice Cream
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Towanda (18848) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 82.
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.