Pennsylvania · population 1,467
Lead pipes in Laflin, PA
361 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Laflin (population 1,467) gets its water from Paw Watres. That system reported 79 lead and 282 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 25,383, with 22,620 more of unknown material.
1.4% of Paw Watres'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) 1.1%
- Unknown 89%
- Non-lead 9.5%
Latest lead test for Paw Watres (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 Paw Watres.
Water systems serving Laflin
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paw WatresMain system | 79 | 282 | 22,620 | 1.4% |
| Paw NesbittServes nearby areas | 80 | 134 | 13,972 | 1.4% |
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 Laflin
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Paw Watres'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
- Pittston361 lead + galv. lines
- Wyoming214 lead + galv. lines
- West Pittston214 lead + galv. lines
- Hughestown361 lead + galv. lines
- Exeter214 lead + galv. lines
- Dupont361 lead + galv. lines
- West Wyoming214 lead + galv. lines
- Forty Fort108 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Laflin, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Paw Watres, which serves Laflin, reported 79 lead and 282 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 22,620 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Laflin?
EPA's service area maps place most of Laflin in Paw Watres's service area (PWSID PA2409011). Paw Nesbitt also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Laflin home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Paw Watres'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 Laflin 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 Paw Watres whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.