Pennsylvania · population 6,944
Lead pipes in Tamaqua, PA
80 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Tamaqua (population 6,944) gets its water from Tamaqua Area Water Authority. That system reported 80 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,540, with 2,529 more of unknown material.
2.3% of Tamaqua Area Water Authority's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 71%
- Non-lead 26%
Latest lead test for Tamaqua Area Water Authority (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 Tamaqua Area Water Authority.
Water systems serving Tamaqua
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamaqua Area Water AuthorityMain system | 80 | 0 | 2,529 | 2.3% |
| 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 Tamaqua
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Tamaqua Area 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
- Coaldale1,835 unknown
- Lansford1,835 unknown
- Summit Hill1,042 unknown
- Nesquehoning2 lead + galv. lines
- McAdoo14 lead + galv. lines
- Jim Thorpe8 lead + galv. lines
- Hazleton1 lead + galv. lines
- Weatherly5 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Tamaqua, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Tamaqua Area Water Authority, which serves Tamaqua, reported 80 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,529 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Tamaqua?
EPA's service area maps place most of Tamaqua in Tamaqua Area Water Authority's service area (PWSID PA3540012). Lansford Coaldale JT Water Aut also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Tamaqua home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Tamaqua Area 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 Tamaqua 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 Tamaqua Area Water Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.