Water Quality in Wilkes-Barre, PA
26 water systems serving 610,561 people
City Overview
Average lead detection across Wilkes-Barre water systems is 8.2 ppb (Moderate). The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 1 system have triggered action level violations.
Violation Summary
| Total violations on record | 378 |
| Health-based violations | 6 |
| Lead action level violations | 1 |
| Open (unresolved) violations | 0 |
Water Systems in Wilkes-Barre
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wilkes-Barre tap water safe to drink?
Wilkes-Barre tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants. Review the individual water system pages below for the latest lead sample results and violation history.
What is the water quality in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania?
Wilkes-Barre has 26 public water systems serving approximately 610,561 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 8.2 ppb. There are 378 total violations on record.
Does Wilkes-Barre have lead in the water?
EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 8.2 ppb across Wilkes-Barre's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 1 system have triggered lead action level violations.
How many water utilities serve Wilkes-Barre?
26 public water systems are registered in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 610,561 people.