Pennsylvania · population 4,331
Lead pipes in Slatington, PA
88 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Slatington (population 4,331) gets its water from Slatington Borough Water Sys. That system reported 84 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,431, with 626 more of unknown material.
6.1% of Slatington Borough Water Sys'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 5.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 44%
- Non-lead 50%
Latest lead test for Slatington Borough Water Sys (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 Slatington Borough Water Sys.
Water systems serving Slatington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slatington Borough Water SysMain system | 84 | 4 | 626 | 6.1% |
| Lca Washington Township DivServes nearby areas | 1 | 1 | 303 | 0.5% |
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 Slatington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Slatington Borough Water Sys'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
- Walnutport5 lead + galv. lines
- Lehighton81 lead + galv. lines
- Northampton1,510 lead + galv. lines
- Coplay1,510 lead + galv. lines
- North Catasauqua1,510 lead + galv. lines
- Catasauqua29 lead + galv. lines
- Jim Thorpe8 lead + galv. lines
- Bath14 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Slatington, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Slatington Borough Water Sys, which serves Slatington, reported 84 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 626 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Slatington?
EPA's service area maps place most of Slatington in Slatington Borough Water Sys's service area (PWSID PA3390039). Lca Washington Township Div also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Slatington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Slatington Borough Water Sys'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 Slatington 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 Slatington Borough Water Sys whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.