Neighborhood Report
Grade C
Wilkes Barre, PA Neighborhood Water Quality — Clean Compliance
14 ZIP codes · 0 EPA violations
Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Water quality varies significantly across Wilkes Barre, PA. We analyzed 14 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.
City Overview: Grade C (65/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 3 | 21% |
| C | 11 | 79% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Wilkes Barre ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18710 | 70 | B | 0 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 2 | 18711 | 70 | B | 0 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 3 | 18764 | 70 | B | 0 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 4 | 18762 | 66 | C | 0 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 5 | 18765 | 66 | C | 0 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 6 | 18766 | 66 | C | 0 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 7 | 18767 | 66 | C | 0 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 8 | 18769 | 66 | C | 0 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 9 | 18773 | 66 | C | 0 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 10 | 18701 | 65 | C | 0 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 11 | 18703 | 65 | C | 0 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 12 | 18705 | 60 | C | 0 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 13 | 18706 | 60 | C | 0 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 14 | 18702 | 55 | C | 0 | 0.0010 mg/L |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 14 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 0 neighborhoods score worse than county average
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Wilkes Barre?
ZIP code 18710 has the highest safety score in Wilkes Barre at 70/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Wilkes Barre water safe to drink?
Wilkes Barre has an average water safety score of 65/100 (C). Water quality varies by neighborhood — no ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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