ZIP Code 18517
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
2 compounds exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.
7
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
190%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 190% of limit
Detected: 7.60 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 123% of limit
Detected: 4.90 ppt
PA AMER WATER CO LAKE SCRANTON
PA2359008 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
2
State
Pennsylvania
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 7.60ppt | 190% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.90ppt | 123% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
lithium | 324000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 4.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 4.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
MAPLE MANOR MHP
PA5100071 Low LevelWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Pennsylvania
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 19400.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 18517 is served by 2 separate water utilities.
Results above show data for each system independently.
Data source: EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle (UCMR 5) — January 2026 release.
UCMR 5 tested ~10,000 public water systems serving more than 25 people between 2023-2025 for 29 PFAS compounds.
Detection values represent the highest single-sample result measured at entry points to the distribution system.