Pennsylvania · population 75,905
Lead pipes in Scranton, PA
928 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Scranton (population 75,905) gets its water from PA Amer Water Co Lake Scranton. That system reported 271 lead and 657 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 58,687, with 49,696 more of unknown material.
1.6% of PA Amer Water Co Lake Scranton'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) 1.1%
- Unknown 85%
- Non-lead 14%
Latest lead test for PA Amer Water Co Lake Scranton (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 1 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 PA Amer Water Co Lake Scranton.
Water systems serving Scranton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA Amer Water Co Lake ScrantonMain system | 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 Scranton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on PA Amer Water Co Lake Scranton'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 Scranton, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. PA Amer Water Co Lake Scranton, which serves Scranton, reported 271 lead and 657 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 49,696 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Scranton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Scranton in PA Amer Water Co Lake Scranton's service area (PWSID PA2359008).
How do I check whether my Scranton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on PA Amer Water Co Lake Scranton'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 Scranton 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 PA Amer Water Co Lake Scranton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.