Pennsylvania · 17 community water systems
Lead pipes in Lackawanna County, PA
17 community water systems serving Lackawanna County reported 292 lead and 766 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 55,973 of unknown material. The most are in PA Amer Water Co Lake Scranton.
1.6% 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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.1%
- Unknown 83%
- Non-lead 15%
Water systems serving Lackawanna County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA Amer Water Co Lake ScrantonLackawanna County | 271 | 657 | 49,696 | 1.6% |
| PA Amer Water Co BrownellLackawanna County | 19 | 82 | 5,068 | 1.7% |
| Aqua PA Water Co ChinchillaLackawanna County | 0 | 11 | 32 | 3.2% |
| PA Amer Water Co FallbrookLackawanna County | 1 | 9 | 628 | 1.3% |
| Aqua PA Water Co MoscowLackawanna County | 0 | 5 | 22 | 2.8% |
| Aqua PA Water Co GlenburnLackawanna County | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3.6% |
| PA Amer Water Co SpangenbergLackawanna County | 1 | 0 | 152 | 0.6% |
| PA Amer Water Co Olwen HeightsLackawanna County | 0 | 0 | 146 | 0% |
| Aqua PA Water Co Thornhurst CCLackawanna County | 0 | 0 | 63 | 0% |
| Happy Acres DevelopmentLackawanna County | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0% |
| Aqua PA Jefferson HeightsLackawanna County | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0% |
| Log Road VillageLackawanna County | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0% |
| Aqua PA Water Co Mount CobbLackawanna County | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0% |
| Belle Aire AcresLackawanna County | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0% |
| Aqua PA Water Co ElmbrookLackawanna County | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| Aqua PA Water Co EdgewoodLackawanna County | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Aqua PA Water Co Sunset HillsLackawanna 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 Lackawanna County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Lackawanna County reported 292 lead and 766 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 55,973 of unknown material.
Which Lackawanna County water systems have the most lead lines?
PA Amer Water Co Lake Scranton (928), PA Amer Water Co Brownell (101), Aqua PA Water Co Chinchilla (11).
How do I check my home in Lackawanna 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.