Pennsylvania · population 3,863
Lead pipes in Freeland, PA
20 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Freeland (population 3,863) gets its water from Freeland Boro Muni Water Auth. That system reported 9 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,914, with 1,093 more of unknown material.
1.0% of Freeland Boro Muni Water Auth'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 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 57%
- Non-lead 42%
Latest lead test for Freeland Boro Muni Water Auth (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): not detected 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 Freeland Boro Muni Water Auth.
Water systems serving Freeland
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeland Boro Muni Water AuthMain system | 9 | 11 | 1,093 | 1.0% |
| Hca Hazleton DivisionServes nearby areas | 1 | 0 | 12,608 | <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 Freeland
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Freeland Boro Muni Water Auth'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
- White Haven4 lead + galv. lines
- Hazleton1 lead + galv. lines
- Weatherly5 lead + galv. lines
- West Hazleton1 lead + galv. lines
- Conyngham1,215 unknown
- McAdoo14 lead + galv. lines
- Nesquehoning2 lead + galv. lines
- Sugar Notch497 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Freeland, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Freeland Boro Muni Water Auth, which serves Freeland, reported 9 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,093 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Freeland?
EPA's service area maps place most of Freeland in Freeland Boro Muni Water Auth's service area (PWSID PA2400054). Hca Hazleton Division also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Freeland home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Freeland Boro Muni Water Auth'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 Freeland 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 Freeland Boro Muni Water Auth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.