Pennsylvania · population 1,727
Lead pipes in Tunkhannock, PA
20 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Tunkhannock (population 1,727) gets its water from Tunkhannock Boro Munic Auth. That system reported 0 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 861, with 777 more of unknown material.
2.3% of Tunkhannock Boro Munic Auth's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 90%
- Non-lead 7.4%
Latest lead test for Tunkhannock Boro Munic Auth (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Tunkhannock Boro Munic Auth.
Water systems serving Tunkhannock
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunkhannock Boro Munic AuthMain system | 0 | 20 | 777 | 2.3% |
| Eaton Sewer & Water CoServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Tunkhannock
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Tunkhannock Boro Munic Auth'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
- Factoryville2 lead + galv. lines
- Dalton928 lead + galv. lines
- Clarks Summit928 lead + galv. lines
- Harveys Lake5 lead + galv. lines
- Clarks Green928 lead + galv. lines
- Dallas26 lead + galv. lines
- Taylor928 lead + galv. lines
- Exeter214 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Tunkhannock, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Tunkhannock Boro Munic Auth, which serves Tunkhannock, reported 0 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 777 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Tunkhannock?
EPA's service area maps place most of Tunkhannock in Tunkhannock Boro Munic Auth's service area (PWSID PA2660014). Eaton Sewer & Water Co also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Tunkhannock home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Tunkhannock Boro Munic Auth'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 Tunkhannock 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 Tunkhannock Boro Munic Auth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.