Pennsylvania · population 2,135
Lead pipes in Jermyn, PA
101 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Jermyn (population 2,135) gets its water from PA Amer Water Co Brownell. That system reported 19 lead and 82 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,865, with 5,068 more of unknown material.
1.7% of PA Amer Water Co Brownell'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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.4%
- Unknown 86%
- Non-lead 12%
Latest lead test for PA Amer Water Co Brownell (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 PA Amer Water Co Brownell.
Water systems serving Jermyn
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA Amer Water Co BrownellMain system | 19 | 82 | 5,068 | 1.7% |
| PA Amer Water Co Lake ScrantonServes nearby areas | 271 | 657 | 49,696 | 1.6% |
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 Jermyn
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on PA Amer Water Co Brownell'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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Questions
Does Jermyn, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. PA Amer Water Co Brownell, which serves Jermyn, reported 19 lead and 82 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,068 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Jermyn?
EPA's service area maps place most of Jermyn in PA Amer Water Co Brownell's service area (PWSID PA2359001). PA Amer Water Co Lake Scranton also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Jermyn home has a lead service line?
Search your address on PA Amer Water Co Brownell'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 Jermyn 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 PA Amer Water Co Brownell whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.