Pennsylvania · population 4,543
Lead pipes in Jim Thorpe, PA
8 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Jim Thorpe (population 4,543) gets its water from Jim Thorpe Borough Water West. That system reported 8 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 784, with 663 more of unknown material.
1.0% of Jim Thorpe Borough Water West'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 1.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 85%
- Non-lead 14%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Jim Thorpe Borough Water West.
Water systems serving Jim Thorpe
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Thorpe Borough Water WestMain system | 8 | 0 | 663 | 1.0% |
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 Jim Thorpe
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Jim Thorpe Borough Water West'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
- Nesquehoning2 lead + galv. lines
- Lehighton81 lead + galv. lines
- Summit Hill1,042 unknown
- Lansford1,835 unknown
- Weatherly5 lead + galv. lines
- Coaldale1,835 unknown
- Tamaqua80 lead + galv. lines
- Slatington88 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Jim Thorpe, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Jim Thorpe Borough Water West, which serves Jim Thorpe, reported 8 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 663 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Jim Thorpe?
EPA's service area maps place most of Jim Thorpe in Jim Thorpe Borough Water West's service area (PWSID PA3130044).
How do I check whether my Jim Thorpe home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Jim Thorpe Borough Water West'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 Jim Thorpe 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 Jim Thorpe Borough Water West whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.