Pennsylvania · population 3,135
Lead pipes in Summit Hill, PA
1,042 lines still unidentified
Most of Summit Hill (population 3,135) gets its water from Summit Hill Water Authority. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,042 of 1,270 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Summit Hill Water Authority'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 82%
- Non-lead 18%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Summit Hill Water Authority.
Water systems serving Summit Hill
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Hill Water AuthorityMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,042 | 0% |
| Lansford Coaldale JT Water AutServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 1,835 | 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 Summit Hill
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Summit Hill Water Authority'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
- Lansford1,835 unknown
- Coaldale1,835 unknown
- Nesquehoning2 lead + galv. lines
- Jim Thorpe8 lead + galv. lines
- Tamaqua80 lead + galv. lines
- Lehighton81 lead + galv. lines
- Weatherly5 lead + galv. lines
- McAdoo14 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Summit Hill, PA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Summit Hill Water Authority still lists 1,042 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Summit Hill?
EPA's service area maps place most of Summit Hill in Summit Hill Water Authority's service area (PWSID PA3130013). Lansford Coaldale JT Water Aut also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Summit Hill home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Summit Hill Water Authority'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 Summit Hill 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 Summit Hill Water Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.