Pennsylvania — 8th District
119th Congress · 145 ZIP codes · Avg score 53/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-07-19
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 145 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania's 8th District: the district earns a grade D (53/100). 920 EPA violations on record, 108 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
100 ZIP codes tracked in Pennsylvania's 8th District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18515 | Scranton | 83 | B | 0 |
| 2 | 18324 | Bushkill | 74 | B | 6 |
| 3 | 18431 | Honesdale | 73 | B | 7 (2 health) |
| 4 | 18464 | Tafton | 73 | B | 19 (2 health) |
| 5 | 18438 | Lakeville | 72 | B | 18 (3 health) |
| 6 | 18427 | Hamlin | 70 | B | 24 (2 health) |
| 7 | 18501 | Scranton | 70 | B | 0 |
| 8 | 18503 | Scranton | 70 | B | 0 |
| 9 | 18510 | Scranton | 70 | B | 0 |
| 10 | 18512 | Scranton | 70 | B | 0 |
| 11 | 18710 | Wilkes Barre | 70 | B | 0 |
| 12 | 18711 | Wilkes Barre | 70 | B | 0 |
| 13 | 18764 | Wilkes Barre | 70 | B | 0 |
| 14 | 18328 | Dingmans Ferry | 68 | C | 24 (7 health) |
| 15 | 18424 | Gouldsboro | 68 | C | 4 |
| 16 | 18502 | Scranton | 66 | C | 0 |
| 17 | 18540 | Scranton | 66 | C | 0 |
| 18 | 18577 | Scranton | 66 | C | 0 |
| 19 | 18762 | Wilkes Barre | 66 | C | 0 |
| 20 | 18765 | Wilkes Barre | 66 | C | 0 |
| 21 | 18766 | Wilkes Barre | 66 | C | 0 |
| 22 | 18767 | Wilkes Barre | 66 | C | 0 |
| 23 | 18769 | Wilkes Barre | 66 | C | 0 |
| 24 | 18773 | Wilkes Barre | 66 | C | 0 |
| 25 | 18504 | Scranton | 65 | C | 0 |
| 26 | 18505 | Scranton | 65 | C | 0 |
| 27 | 18519 | Scranton | 65 | C | 0 |
| 28 | 18701 | Wilkes Barre | 65 | C | 0 |
| 29 | 18703 | Wilkes Barre | 65 | C | 0 |
| 30 | 18336 | Matamoras | 64 | C | 30 (1 health) |
| 31 | 18340 | Millrift | 63 | C | 0 |
| 32 | 18428 | Hawley | 63 | C | 18 (4 health) |
| 33 | 18443 | Milanville | 63 | C | 0 |
| 34 | 18457 | Rowland | 63 | C | 0 |
| 35 | 18458 | Shohola | 63 | C | 7 |
| 36 | 18460 | South Sterling | 63 | C | 0 |
| 37 | 18466 | Tobyhanna | 63 | C | 20 (2 health) |
| 38 | 18469 | Tyler Hill | 63 | C | 0 |
| 39 | 18473 | White Mills | 63 | C | 0 |
| 40 | 18405 | Beach Lake | 62 | C | 46 (7 health) |
| 41 | 18202 | Hazleton | 61 | C | 13 (1 health) |
| 42 | 18436 | Lake Ariel | 61 | C | 30 (1 health) |
| 43 | 18326 | Cresco | 60 | C | 2 |
| 44 | 18705 | Wilkes Barre | 60 | C | 0 |
| 45 | 18706 | Wilkes Barre | 60 | C | 0 |
| 46 | 18224 | Freeland | 59 | C | 18 (3 health) |
| 47 | 18301 | East Stroudsburg | 59 | C | 15 (3 health) |
| 48 | 18302 | East Stroudsburg | 59 | C | 15 (3 health) |
| 49 | 18411 | Clarks Summit | 59 | C | 11 (1 health) |
| 50 | 18332 | Henryville | 57 | C | 22 (5 health) |
Overview
Pennsylvania's 8th District encompasses 145 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is D (53/100).
920 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 108 are health-based violations. About 34% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Contaminant 0700 - 264 violations
- Lead and Copper Rule - 148 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule - 114 violations
- Surface Water Treatment Rule - 93 violations
- Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) - 49 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1966 (~60 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder - consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Lead Alert: 13 ZIP codes in this district exceed the EPA action level for lead. Consider using a certified lead-removal filter.
Data Sources
- Water quality violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Congressional district boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 119th Congress
- Housing age: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
Updated daily. Data covers 145 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania's 8th District.