Pennsylvania · population 1,616
Lead pipes in Cressona, PA
3 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Cressona (population 1,616) gets its water from Schuylkill Haven Boro Water. That system reported 3 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,699, with 1,755 more of unknown material.
0.1% of Schuylkill Haven Boro Water'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 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 65%
- Non-lead 35%
Latest lead test for Schuylkill Haven Boro Water (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 1.5 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 Schuylkill Haven Boro Water.
Water systems serving Cressona
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schuylkill Haven Boro WaterMain system | 3 | 0 | 1,755 | 0.1% |
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 Cressona
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Schuylkill Haven Boro Water'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
- Schuylkill Haven3 lead + galv. lines
- Pottsville13 lead + galv. lines
- Port Carbon13 lead + galv. lines
- Orwigsburg1 lead + galv. lines
- Minersville4 lead + galv. lines
- St. Clair13 lead + galv. lines
- New Philadelphia2,391 unknown
- Tremont814 unknown
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Questions
Does Cressona, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Schuylkill Haven Boro Water, which serves Cressona, reported 3 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,755 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Cressona?
EPA's service area maps place most of Cressona in Schuylkill Haven Boro Water's service area (PWSID PA3540041).
How do I check whether my Cressona home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Schuylkill Haven Boro Water'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 Cressona 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 Schuylkill Haven Boro Water whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.