Pennsylvania · population 10,730
Lead pipes in Nanticoke, PA
497 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Nanticoke (population 10,730) gets its water from Paw Ceasetown. That system reported 127 lead and 370 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 31,988, with 29,346 more of unknown material.
1.6% of Paw Ceasetown'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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown 92%
- Non-lead 6.7%
Latest lead test for Paw Ceasetown (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 Ceasetown.
Water systems serving Nanticoke
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paw CeasetownMain system | 127 | 370 | 29,346 | 1.6% |
| Aqua PA Laurel LakesServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 52 | 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 Nanticoke
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Paw Ceasetown'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
- Sugar Notch497 lead + galv. lines
- Plymouth497 lead + galv. lines
- Ashley497 lead + galv. lines
- Larksville497 lead + galv. lines
- Edwardsville497 lead + galv. lines
- Wilkes-Barre361 lead + galv. lines
- Kingston497 lead + galv. lines
- Luzerne108 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Nanticoke, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Paw Ceasetown, which serves Nanticoke, reported 127 lead and 370 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 29,346 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Nanticoke?
EPA's service area maps place most of Nanticoke in Paw Ceasetown's service area (PWSID PA2409002). Aqua PA Laurel Lakes also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Nanticoke home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Paw Ceasetown'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 Nanticoke 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 Ceasetown whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.