Pennsylvania · population 5,394
Lead pipes in Sayre, PA
1,114 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sayre (population 5,394) gets its water from Aqua PA Susquehanna Division. That system reported 2 lead and 1,112 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,380, with 589 more of unknown material.
21% of Aqua PA Susquehanna Division'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 21%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 68%
Latest lead test for Aqua PA Susquehanna Division (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 0.8 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 Aqua PA Susquehanna Division.
Water systems serving Sayre
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua PA Susquehanna DivisionMain system | 2 | 1,112 | 589 | 21% |
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 Sayre
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Aqua PA Susquehanna Division'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 Sayre, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Aqua PA Susquehanna Division, which serves Sayre, reported 2 lead and 1,112 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 589 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sayre?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sayre in Aqua PA Susquehanna Division's service area (PWSID PA2080028).
How do I check whether my Sayre home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Aqua PA Susquehanna Division'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 Sayre 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 Aqua PA Susquehanna Division whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.