Pennsylvania · population 6,018
Lead pipes in Moosic, PA
214 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Moosic (population 6,018) gets its water from Paw Nesbitt. That system reported 80 lead and 134 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 15,588, with 13,972 more of unknown material.
1.4% of Paw Nesbitt'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 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.9%
- Unknown 90%
- Non-lead 9.0%
Latest lead test for Paw Nesbitt (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 Nesbitt.
Water systems serving Moosic
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paw NesbittMain system | 80 | 134 | 13,972 | 1.4% |
| 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 Moosic
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Paw Nesbitt'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
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Questions
Does Moosic, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Paw Nesbitt, which serves Moosic, reported 80 lead and 134 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 13,972 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Moosic?
EPA's service area maps place most of Moosic in Paw Nesbitt's service area (PWSID PA2409010). PA Amer Water Co Lake Scranton also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Moosic home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Paw Nesbitt'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 Moosic 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 Nesbitt whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.