Pennsylvania · population 5,262
Lead pipes in Lehighton, PA
81 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lehighton (population 5,262) gets its water from Lehighton Water Authority. That system reported 24 lead and 57 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,891, with 1,545 more of unknown material.
2.8% of Lehighton Water Authority's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.0%
- Unknown 53%
- Non-lead 44%
Latest lead test for Lehighton Water Authority (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 1.8 ppb 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 Lehighton Water Authority.
Water systems serving Lehighton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehighton Water AuthorityMain system | 24 | 57 | 1,545 | 2.8% |
| Tri Valley Eldo Lake DivisionServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 131 | 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 Lehighton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lehighton Water 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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Jim Thorpe8 lead + galv. lines
- Nesquehoning2 lead + galv. lines
- Summit Hill1,042 unknown
- Slatington88 lead + galv. lines
- Walnutport5 lead + galv. lines
- Lansford1,835 unknown
- Weatherly5 lead + galv. lines
- Coaldale1,835 unknown
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Questions
Does Lehighton, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Lehighton Water Authority, which serves Lehighton, reported 24 lead and 57 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,545 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lehighton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lehighton in Lehighton Water Authority's service area (PWSID PA3130009). Tri Valley Eldo Lake Division also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lehighton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lehighton Water 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 Lehighton 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 Lehighton Water Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.