- PWSID
- PA2359008
- State
- Pennsylvania
- System type
- community water system (CWS)
- Population served
- 137,142
- City
- Wilkes Barre
- Counties
- Lackawanna County
- Primary source water
- surface water
- UCMR 5 sampling
- 2024-07-16 to 2025-04-09 · 8 entry point(s) · water types: GW;SW
- Service-area boundary
- authoritative
PFOS 1–3 × its limit highest single result
PFOS 1–3 × its limit worst entry-point average
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These are monitoring results collected under EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5) at entry points, where treated water enters the distribution system; they are not tap-water samples. They are not compliance determinations: compliance with EPA's 2024 PFAS limits is judged on running annual averages of compliance monitoring, required from 2029, so a single UCMR 5 result at or above a limit is not a violation. “< MRL” means the compound was not quantified at EPA's minimum reporting level; it does not mean zero.
Compared with EPA's 2024 values
| Highest single result | Worst entry-point average* | Limit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA (ppt) | 4.9 | 4.75 | 4 |
| PFOS (ppt) | 7.6 | 7.5 | 4 |
| Hazard Index | 0.002 | 0.002 | 1.0† |
“<MRL” = every result for the compound was below its reporting limit. * Mean of all samples at each entry point with non-detects = 0 (EPA compliance convention; the Hazard Index also uses non-detects = 0); a screening comparison, not a formal running annual average. † Rescission proposed May 2026. PFOA/PFOS MCL 4 ppt (2024 NPDWR, in effect). PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA (10 ppt each) and the Hazard Index (1.0) are 2024 NPDWR values; EPA proposed rescinding them on 18 May 2026 (comment period closed 20 Jul 2026).
Compared with Pennsylvania standards
| Highest single result | Worst entry-point average* | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA (ppt) | 4.9 | 4.75 | 14 |
| PFOS (ppt) | 7.6 | 7.5 | 18 |
Sum standards add the listed compounds within each sample (non-detects = 0). State compliance is normally judged on averages over time; these are screening comparisons.
Sampling history
Sampled 2024-07-16 to 2025-04-09 · 8 entry point(s) · water types: GW;SW · 16 sampling visits. PFAS in ppt (ng/L).
| Date | Entry point | Event | PFOA | PFOS | HI | Other detections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-16 | Lake Scranton Plant (SW) | SE1 | <4 | <4 | 0 | none |
| 2024-07-18 | Waverly Wells #1 & #2 Treatment (GW) | SE1 | <4 | <4 | 0 | lithium 22.5 µg/L |
| 2024-07-18 | Well #3 Treatment (GW) | SE1 | 4.6 | 6.8 | 0.002 | PFHxA 3, PFPeA 3.9, lithium 56.2 µg/L |
| 2024-07-18 | Well #5 Treatment (GW) | SE1 | <4 | 7.5 | 0.002 | lithium 30.4 µg/L |
| 2024-07-18 | Well #6 Treatment (GW) | SE1 | <4 | <4 | 0 | lithium 23.2 µg/L |
| 2024-07-18 | Well #7 Treatment (GW) | SE1 | <4 | <4 | 0 | lithium 52.2 µg/L |
| 2024-07-18 | Well #8 Treatment (GW) | SE1 | <4 | <4 | 0 | lithium 324 µg/L |
| 2024-07-18 | Well #9 Treatment (GW) | SE1 | <4 | <4 | 0 | lithium 59.3 µg/L |
| 2024-10-09 | Lake Scranton Plant (SW) | SE2 | <4 | <4 | 0 | none |
| 2025-01-15 | Lake Scranton Plant (SW) | SE3 | <4 | <4 | 0 | none |
| 2025-01-15 | Well #8 Treatment (GW) | SE2 | <4 | <4 | 0 | lithium 301 µg/L |
| 2025-01-22 | Well #3 Treatment (GW) | SE2 | 4.9 | 7.6 | 0.002 | PFHxA 3.3, PFPeA 4.2, lithium 51.5 µg/L |
| 2025-01-29 | Waverly Wells #1 & #2 Treatment (GW) | SE2 | <4 | <4 | 0 | lithium 19.9 µg/L |
| 2025-01-29 | Well #7 Treatment (GW) | SE2 | <4 | <4 | 0 | lithium 47.4 µg/L |
| 2025-01-29 | Well #9 Treatment (GW) | SE2 | <4 | <4 | 0 | lithium 66.4 µg/L |
| 2025-04-09 | Lake Scranton Plant (SW) | SE4 | <4 | <4 | 0 | none |
“<4” = not detected at the reporting limit shown; “n/a” = not analyzed in that sample. Highlighted = at or above the 4 ppt MCL. HI computed per sample with non-detects as 0. Other detections lists every other quantified compound (lithium in µg/L).
All results by entry point
480 results. Each column is one sampling visit (date and UCMR 5 sample event). A number is a measured concentration; “< 4” = below the minimum reporting level shown; “–” = not analyzed in that visit. PFAS in ppt (ng/L); lithium in µg/L.
Lake Scranton Plant facility 00101 · sample point 101 · surface water
| Compound | MRL | 2024-07-16 SE1 | 2024-10-09 SE2 | 2025-01-15 SE3 | 2025-04-09 SE4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 | < 5 | < 5 |
| 4:2 FTS | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 | < 3 | < 3 |
| 6:2 FTS | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 | < 5 | < 5 |
| 8:2 FTS | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 | < 5 | < 5 |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | 2 ppt | < 2 | < 2 | < 2 | < 2 |
| ADONA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 | < 3 | < 3 |
| HFPO-DA | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 | < 5 | < 5 |
| NEtFOSAA | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 | < 5 | < 5 |
| NFDHA | 20 ppt | < 20 | < 20 | < 20 | < 20 |
| NMeFOSAA | 6 ppt | < 6 | < 6 | < 6 | < 6 |
| PFBA | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 | < 5 | < 5 |
| PFBS | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFDA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFDoA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFEESA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFHpA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFHpS | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFHxA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFHxS | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFMBA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFMPA | 4 ppt | < 4 | < 4 | < 4 | < 4 |
| PFNA | 4 ppt | < 4 | < 4 | < 4 | < 4 |
| PFOA | 4 ppt | < 4 | < 4 | < 4 | < 4 |
| PFOS | 4 ppt | < 4 | < 4 | < 4 | < 4 |
| PFPeA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFPeS | 4 ppt | < 4 | < 4 | < 4 | < 4 |
| PFTA | 8 ppt | < 8 | < 8 | < 8 | < 8 |
| PFTrDA | 7 ppt | < 7 | < 7 | < 7 | < 7 |
| PFUnA | 2 ppt | < 2 | < 2 | < 2 | < 2 |
| lithium | 9 µg/L | < 9 | < 9 | < 9 | < 9 |
Waverly Wells #1 & #2 Treatment facility 00112 · sample point 112 · groundwater
| Compound | MRL | 2024-07-18 SE1 | 2025-01-29 SE2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| 4:2 FTS | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| 6:2 FTS | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| 8:2 FTS | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | 2 ppt | < 2 | < 2 |
| ADONA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| HFPO-DA | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| NEtFOSAA | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| NFDHA | 20 ppt | < 20 | < 20 |
| NMeFOSAA | 6 ppt | < 6 | < 6 |
| PFBA | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| PFBS | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFDA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFDoA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFEESA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFHpA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFHpS | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFHxA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFHxS | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFMBA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFMPA | 4 ppt | < 4 | < 4 |
| PFNA | 4 ppt | < 4 | < 4 |
| PFOA | 4 ppt | < 4 | < 4 |
| PFOS | 4 ppt | < 4 | < 4 |
| PFPeA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFPeS | 4 ppt | < 4 | < 4 |
| PFTA | 8 ppt | < 8 | < 8 |
| PFTrDA | 7 ppt | < 7 | < 7 |
| PFUnA | 2 ppt | < 2 | < 2 |
| lithium | 9 µg/L | 22.5 | 19.9 |
Well #3 Treatment facility 00104 · sample point 104 · groundwater
| Compound | MRL | 2024-07-18 SE1 | 2025-01-22 SE2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFBS | 3 ppt | 3.5 | 4.2 |
| PFHxA | 3 ppt | 3 | 3.3 |
| PFOA | 4 ppt | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| PFOS | 4 ppt | 6.8 | 7.6 |
| PFPeA | 3 ppt | 3.9 | 4.2 |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| 4:2 FTS | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| 6:2 FTS | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| 8:2 FTS | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | 2 ppt | < 2 | < 2 |
| ADONA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| HFPO-DA | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| NEtFOSAA | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| NFDHA | 20 ppt | < 20 | < 20 |
| NMeFOSAA | 6 ppt | < 6 | < 6 |
| PFBA | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| PFDA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFDoA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFEESA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFHpA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFHpS | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFHxS | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFMBA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFMPA | 4 ppt | < 4 | < 4 |
| PFNA | 4 ppt | < 4 | < 4 |
| PFPeS | 4 ppt | < 4 | < 4 |
| PFTA | 8 ppt | < 8 | < 8 |
| PFTrDA | 7 ppt | < 7 | < 7 |
| PFUnA | 2 ppt | < 2 | < 2 |
| lithium | 9 µg/L | 56.2 | 51.5 |
Well #5 Treatment facility 00106 · sample point 106 · groundwater
| Compound | MRL | 2024-07-18 SE1 |
|---|---|---|
| PFBS | 3 ppt | 3.5 |
| PFOS | 4 ppt | 7.5 |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 5 ppt | < 5 |
| 4:2 FTS | 3 ppt | < 3 |
| 6:2 FTS | 5 ppt | < 5 |
| 8:2 FTS | 5 ppt | < 5 |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | 2 ppt | < 2 |
| ADONA | 3 ppt | < 3 |
| HFPO-DA | 5 ppt | < 5 |
| NEtFOSAA | 5 ppt | < 5 |
| NFDHA | 20 ppt | < 20 |
| NMeFOSAA | 6 ppt | < 6 |
| PFBA | 5 ppt | < 5 |
| PFDA | 3 ppt | < 3 |
| PFDoA | 3 ppt | < 3 |
| PFEESA | 3 ppt | < 3 |
| PFHpA | 3 ppt | < 3 |
| PFHpS | 3 ppt | < 3 |
| PFHxA | 3 ppt | < 3 |
| PFHxS | 3 ppt | < 3 |
| PFMBA | 3 ppt | < 3 |
| PFMPA | 4 ppt | < 4 |
| PFNA | 4 ppt | < 4 |
| PFOA | 4 ppt | < 4 |
| PFPeA | 3 ppt | < 3 |
| PFPeS | 4 ppt | < 4 |
| PFTA | 8 ppt | < 8 |
| PFTrDA | 7 ppt | < 7 |
| PFUnA | 2 ppt | < 2 |
| lithium | 9 µg/L | 30.4 |
Well #6 Treatment facility 00107 · sample point 107 · groundwater
| Compound | MRL | 2024-07-18 SE1 |
|---|---|---|
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 5 ppt | < 5 |
| 4:2 FTS | 3 ppt | < 3 |
| 6:2 FTS | 5 ppt | < 5 |
| 8:2 FTS | 5 ppt | < 5 |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | 2 ppt | < 2 |
| ADONA | 3 ppt | < 3 |
| HFPO-DA | 5 ppt | < 5 |
| NEtFOSAA | 5 ppt | < 5 |
| NFDHA | 20 ppt | < 20 |
| NMeFOSAA | 6 ppt | < 6 |
| PFBA | 5 ppt | < 5 |
| PFBS | 3 ppt | < 3 |
| PFDA | 3 ppt | < 3 |
| PFDoA | 3 ppt | < 3 |
| PFEESA | 3 ppt | < 3 |
| PFHpA | 3 ppt | < 3 |
| PFHpS | 3 ppt | < 3 |
| PFHxA | 3 ppt | < 3 |
| PFHxS | 3 ppt | < 3 |
| PFMBA | 3 ppt | < 3 |
| PFMPA | 4 ppt | < 4 |
| PFNA | 4 ppt | < 4 |
| PFOA | 4 ppt | < 4 |
| PFOS | 4 ppt | < 4 |
| PFPeA | 3 ppt | < 3 |
| PFPeS | 4 ppt | < 4 |
| PFTA | 8 ppt | < 8 |
| PFTrDA | 7 ppt | < 7 |
| PFUnA | 2 ppt | < 2 |
| lithium | 9 µg/L | 23.2 |
Well #7 Treatment facility 00108 · sample point 108 · groundwater
| Compound | MRL | 2024-07-18 SE1 | 2025-01-29 SE2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| 4:2 FTS | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| 6:2 FTS | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| 8:2 FTS | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | 2 ppt | < 2 | < 2 |
| ADONA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| HFPO-DA | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| NEtFOSAA | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| NFDHA | 20 ppt | < 20 | < 20 |
| NMeFOSAA | 6 ppt | < 6 | < 6 |
| PFBA | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| PFBS | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFDA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFDoA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFEESA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFHpA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFHpS | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFHxA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFHxS | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFMBA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFMPA | 4 ppt | < 4 | < 4 |
| PFNA | 4 ppt | < 4 | < 4 |
| PFOA | 4 ppt | < 4 | < 4 |
| PFOS | 4 ppt | < 4 | < 4 |
| PFPeA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFPeS | 4 ppt | < 4 | < 4 |
| PFTA | 8 ppt | < 8 | < 8 |
| PFTrDA | 7 ppt | < 7 | < 7 |
| PFUnA | 2 ppt | < 2 | < 2 |
| lithium | 9 µg/L | 52.2 | 47.4 |
Well #8 Treatment facility 00109 · sample point 109 · groundwater
| Compound | MRL | 2024-07-18 SE1 | 2025-01-15 SE2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| 4:2 FTS | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| 6:2 FTS | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| 8:2 FTS | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | 2 ppt | < 2 | < 2 |
| ADONA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| HFPO-DA | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| NEtFOSAA | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| NFDHA | 20 ppt | < 20 | < 20 |
| NMeFOSAA | 6 ppt | < 6 | < 6 |
| PFBA | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| PFBS | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFDA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFDoA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFEESA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFHpA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFHpS | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFHxA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFHxS | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFMBA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFMPA | 4 ppt | < 4 | < 4 |
| PFNA | 4 ppt | < 4 | < 4 |
| PFOA | 4 ppt | < 4 | < 4 |
| PFOS | 4 ppt | < 4 | < 4 |
| PFPeA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFPeS | 4 ppt | < 4 | < 4 |
| PFTA | 8 ppt | < 8 | < 8 |
| PFTrDA | 7 ppt | < 7 | < 7 |
| PFUnA | 2 ppt | < 2 | < 2 |
| lithium | 9 µg/L | 324 | 301 |
Well #9 Treatment facility 00110 · sample point 110 · groundwater
| Compound | MRL | 2024-07-18 SE1 | 2025-01-29 SE2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| 4:2 FTS | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| 6:2 FTS | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| 8:2 FTS | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | 2 ppt | < 2 | < 2 |
| ADONA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| HFPO-DA | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| NEtFOSAA | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| NFDHA | 20 ppt | < 20 | < 20 |
| NMeFOSAA | 6 ppt | < 6 | < 6 |
| PFBA | 5 ppt | < 5 | < 5 |
| PFBS | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFDA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFDoA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFEESA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFHpA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFHpS | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFHxA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFHxS | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFMBA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFMPA | 4 ppt | < 4 | < 4 |
| PFNA | 4 ppt | < 4 | < 4 |
| PFOA | 4 ppt | < 4 | < 4 |
| PFOS | 4 ppt | < 4 | < 4 |
| PFPeA | 3 ppt | < 3 | < 3 |
| PFPeS | 4 ppt | < 4 | < 4 |
| PFTA | 8 ppt | < 8 | < 8 |
| PFTrDA | 7 ppt | < 7 | < 7 |
| PFUnA | 2 ppt | < 2 | < 2 |
| lithium | 9 µg/L | 59.3 | 66.4 |
Statistics by compound
| Compound | Results | Detected | Highest (date) | Mean bounds | KM median | P75 | P90 | P95 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 16 | 75% | 324 2024-07-18 | 65.88–68.12 | 30.4 | 56.2 | 301 | 324 |
| PFBS | 16 | 19% | 4.2 2025-01-22 | 0.7–3.14 | <MRL | <MRL | 3.5 | 4.2 |
| PFOS | 16 | 19% | 7.6 2025-01-22 | 1.37–4.62 | <MRL | <MRL | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| PFHxA | 16 | 12% | 3.3 2025-01-22 | 0.39–3.02 | <MRL | <MRL | 3 | 3.3 |
| PFOA | 16 | 12% | 4.9 2025-01-22 | 0.59–4.09 | <MRL | <MRL | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| PFPeA | 16 | 12% | 4.2 2025-01-22 | 0.51–3.13 | <MRL | <MRL | 3.9 | 4.2 |
Never detected (24): 11Cl-PF3OUdS, 4:2 FTS, 6:2 FTS, 8:2 FTS, 9Cl-PF3ONS, ADONA, HFPO-DA, NEtFOSAA, NFDHA, NMeFOSAA, PFBA, PFDA, PFDoA, PFEESA, PFHpA, PFHpS, PFHxS, PFMBA, PFMPA, PFNA, PFPeS, PFTA, PFTrDA, PFUnA.
Left-censored Kaplan–Meier statistics (Helsel 2005; Helsel & Lee 2006, NADA for R). Units: ppt; lithium µg/L. Each compound has one reporting limit, so the Kaplan–Meier mean equals the upper mean bound (non-detects at the MRL); the lower bound sets non-detects to 0. “<MRL” = the percentile falls below the reporting limit and cannot be estimated. These describe this system's UCMR 5 samples, not population estimates.
Sources
- EPA UCMR 5 occurrence data text files (UCMR5_All.txt; samples 2023-01-10 to 2026-04-09; data summary dated Jul 2026)
- EPA SDWIS via ECHO SDWA downloads, quarter 2026Q3
- EPA Public Water System Service Areas v3 (Mar 2026)
- US Census Bureau cartographic boundary counties 1:500k, 2024
- EPA/USGS NHDPlus V2 (medium resolution) flowlines, Strahler order 2+
Data build 52bd2907cbc3 · 2026-10-18T04:10Z · UCMR 5 release Jul2026 · SDWIS 2026Q3. Data and methods.