Pennsylvania · population 2,449
Lead pipes in Matamoras, PA
78 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Matamoras (population 2,449) gets its water from Muni Auth of Boro of Matamoras. That system reported 4 lead and 74 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,319, with 0 more of unknown material.
5.9% of Muni Auth of Boro of Matamoras's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.6%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 94%
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 still open for Muni Auth of Boro of Matamoras.
Water systems serving Matamoras
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muni Auth of Boro of MatamorasMain system | 4 | 74 | 0 | 5.9% |
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 Matamoras
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Muni Auth of Boro of Matamoras'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
- Milford3 lead + galv. lines
- Hawley5 lead + galv. lines
- Honesdale17 lead + galv. lines
- East Stroudsburg1,910 unknown
- Stroudsburg3,416 unknown
- Mount Pocono7 lead + galv. lines
- Waymart190 unknown
- East Bangor5 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Matamoras, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Muni Auth of Boro of Matamoras, which serves Matamoras, reported 4 lead and 74 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Matamoras?
EPA's service area maps place most of Matamoras in Muni Auth of Boro of Matamoras's service area (PWSID PA2520044).
How do I check whether my Matamoras home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Muni Auth of Boro of Matamoras'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 Matamoras 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 Muni Auth of Boro of Matamoras whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.