Pennsylvania · population 1,436
Lead pipes in Tower, PA
41 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Tower (population 1,436) gets its water from Tower City Borough Authority. That system reported 0 lead and 41 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,124, with 713 more of unknown material.
3.6% of Tower City Borough Authority's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.6%
- Unknown 63%
- Non-lead 33%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Tower City Borough Authority.
Water systems serving Tower
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower City Borough AuthorityMain system | 0 | 41 | 713 | 3.6% |
| Williamstown Boro AuthServes nearby areas | 0 | 4 | 839 | 0.4% |
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 Tower
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Tower City Borough 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
- Williamstown4 lead + galv. lines
- Lykensno lead reported
- Tremont814 unknown
- Pine Grove926 unknown
- Jonestown183 lead + galv. lines
- Shamokin256 lead + galv. lines
- Elizabethville4 lead + galv. lines
- Kulpmont256 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Tower, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Tower City Borough Authority, which serves Tower, reported 0 lead and 41 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 713 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Tower?
EPA's service area maps place most of Tower in Tower City Borough Authority's service area (PWSID PA3540045). Williamstown Boro Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Tower home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Tower City Borough 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 Tower 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 Tower City Borough Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.