Pennsylvania · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Carbon County, PA
14 community water systems serving Carbon County reported 46 lead and 129 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,738 of unknown material. The most are in Lehighton Water Authority.
1.1% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 69%
- Non-lead 30%
Water systems serving Carbon County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehighton Water AuthorityCarbon County | 24 | 57 | 1,545 | 2.8% |
| Palmerton Municipal AuthorityCarbon County | 0 | 39 | 1,804 | 1.7% |
| Cypress ParkCarbon County | 1 | 18 | 34 | 21% |
| Bowmanstown AuthorityCarbon County | 4 | 10 | 203 | 3.3% |
| Jim Thorpe Borough Water WestCarbon County | 8 | 0 | 663 | 1.0% |
| Jim Thorpe Borough Water EastCarbon County | 7 | 0 | 961 | 0.7% |
| Weatherly Boro Mun AuthCarbon County | 2 | 3 | 960 | 0.5% |
| Nesquehoning Boro Water AuthCarbon County | 0 | 2 | 1,216 | 0.2% |
| Lansford Coaldale JT Water AutCarbon County | 0 | 0 | 1,835 | 0% |
| Summit Hill Water AuthorityCarbon County | 0 | 0 | 1,042 | 0% |
| Beaver Meadows BoroughCarbon County | 0 | 0 | 420 | 0% |
| Mahoning Manor EstatesCarbon County | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0% |
| Nis Hollow EstatesCarbon County | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0% |
| Aqua PA Golden OaksCarbon County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Carbon County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Carbon County reported 46 lead and 129 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,738 of unknown material.
Which Carbon County water systems have the most lead lines?
Lehighton Water Authority (81), Palmerton Municipal Authority (39), Cypress Park (19).
How do I check my home in Carbon County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.