Pennsylvania · population 2,905
Lead pipes in Bath, PA
14 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bath (population 2,905) gets its water from Bath Municipal Water Works. That system reported 0 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,015, with 9 more of unknown material.
1.4% of Bath Municipal Water Works's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.4%
- Unknown 0.9%
- Non-lead 98%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Bath Municipal Water Works.
Water systems serving Bath
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Municipal Water WorksMain system | 0 | 14 | 9 | 1.4% |
| Beth 512 SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Bath
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bath Municipal Water Works's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Nazareth163 lead + galv. lines
- Northampton1,510 lead + galv. lines
- North Catasauqua1,510 lead + galv. lines
- Catasauqua29 lead + galv. lines
- Coplay1,510 lead + galv. lines
- Tatamy163 lead + galv. lines
- Bethlehem777 lead + galv. lines
- Freemansburg777 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Bath, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Bath Municipal Water Works, which serves Bath, reported 0 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bath?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bath in Bath Municipal Water Works's service area (PWSID PA3480066). Beth 512 System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bath home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Bath Municipal Water Works's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Bath be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Bath Municipal Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.