Pennsylvania · population 1,111
Lead pipes in East Bangor, PA
5 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of East Bangor (population 1,111) gets its water from E Bangor Mun Authority. That system reported 5 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 594, with 589 more of unknown material.
0.8% of E Bangor Mun Authority'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 0.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 99%
- Non-lead 0%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for E Bangor Mun Authority.
Water systems serving East Bangor
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E Bangor Mun AuthorityMain system | 5 | 0 | 589 | 0.8% |
| Pawc BangorServes nearby areas | 4 | 64 | 3,440 | 1.8% |
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 East Bangor
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on E Bangor Mun Authority'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.
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Nearby cities
- Bangor68 lead + galv. lines
- Roseto68 lead + galv. lines
- Pen Argyl163 lead + galv. lines
- Wind Gap163 lead + galv. lines
- Stroudsburg3,416 unknown
- East Stroudsburg1,910 unknown
- Tatamy163 lead + galv. lines
- Nazareth163 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does East Bangor, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. E Bangor Mun Authority, which serves East Bangor, reported 5 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 589 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to East Bangor?
EPA's service area maps place most of East Bangor in E Bangor Mun Authority's service area (PWSID PA3480049). Pawc Bangor also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my East Bangor home has a lead service line?
Search your address on E Bangor Mun Authority'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 East Bangor 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 E Bangor Mun Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.