Pennsylvania · population 6,625
Lead pipes in Catasauqua, PA
29 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Catasauqua (population 6,625) gets its water from Catasauqua Mun Water Works. That system reported 5 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,251, with 2,215 more of unknown material.
1.3% of Catasauqua Mun 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.1%
- Unknown 98%
- Non-lead 0.3%
Latest lead test for Catasauqua Mun Water Works (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 5 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Catasauqua Mun Water Works.
Water systems serving Catasauqua
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catasauqua Mun Water WorksMain system | 5 | 24 | 2,215 | 1.3% |
| City of BethlehemServes nearby areas | 0 | 777 | 29,933 | 2.1% |
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 Catasauqua
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Catasauqua Mun 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
- North Catasauqua1,510 lead + galv. lines
- Coplay1,510 lead + galv. lines
- Northampton1,510 lead + galv. lines
- Allentown10,391 lead + galv. lines
- Fountain Hill777 lead + galv. lines
- Bethlehem777 lead + galv. lines
- Bath14 lead + galv. lines
- Freemansburg777 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Catasauqua, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Catasauqua Mun Water Works, which serves Catasauqua, reported 5 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,215 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Catasauqua?
EPA's service area maps place most of Catasauqua in Catasauqua Mun Water Works's service area (PWSID PA3390044). City of Bethlehem also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Catasauqua home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Catasauqua Mun 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 Catasauqua 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 Catasauqua Mun Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.