Pa Amer Water Company Lake Scranton
EPA ID: PA2359008 · 134,570 people served · 42 ZIP codes
Pa Amer Water Company Lake Scranton's current EPA file includes 9 unresolved violations — every outstanding finding is documented in federal records for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 134,570 residents across its service territory.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 12 (2021) to 1 (2026). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pa Amer Water Company Lake Scranton Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Pa Amer Water Company Lake Scranton serves a community with a median household income of $61,489 and an estimated 355,379 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 34% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Pa Amer Water Company Lake Scranton's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Pa Amer Water Company Lake Scranton compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Uranium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.03 mg/L. Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 13 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 94 detections recorded. 38 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
PA AMER WATER CO LAKE SCRANTON (EPA ID: PA2359008) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 134,570 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 42 ZIP codes across 20 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (56/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 13, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 13, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| March 31, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| February 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 13 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 10 | Yes |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 10 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 8 | No |
| Barium | Inorganic | 5 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Chromium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Copper | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1085 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Uranium | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2959 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18444 | 0.12845 mg/L | Yes | N/A |
| 18447 | 0.08335 mg/L | Yes | N/A |
| 18411 | 0.005 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 18503 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 18505 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 18508 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 18509 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 18510 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 18512 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 18519 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 18703 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 18710 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 18711 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 18762 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 18764 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 18765 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 18766 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 18767 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 18769 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 18773 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 22 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 20 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
This system serves 42 ZIP codes:
18403 · 18411 · 18414 · 18419 · 18433 18434 · 18444 · 18447 · 18452 · 18471 18503 · 18504 · 18505 · 18507 · 18508 18509 · 18510 · 18512 · 18517 · 18518 18519 · 18602 · 18640 · 18641 · 18643 18644 · 18701 · 18702 · 18703 · 18704 18705 · 18706 · 18709 · 18710 · 18711 18762 · 18764 · 18765 · 18766 · 18767 18769 · 18773
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pa Amer Water Company Lake Scranton (PA2359008) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pa Amer Water Company Lake Scranton water safe to drink?
Pa Amer Water Company Lake Scranton has recorded 8 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Pa Amer Water Company Lake Scranton serve?
Pa Amer Water Company Lake Scranton serves approximately 134,570 people across 42 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Pa Amer Water Company Lake Scranton get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
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