Pennsylvania · 42 community water systems
Lead pipes in Luzerne County, PA
42 community water systems serving Luzerne County reported 327 lead and 1,001 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 93,489 of unknown material. The most are in Paw Ceasetown.
1.2% 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) 0.9%
- Unknown 82%
- Non-lead 17%
Water systems serving Luzerne County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paw CeasetownLuzerne County | 127 | 370 | 29,346 | 1.6% |
| Paw WatresLuzerne County | 79 | 282 | 22,620 | 1.4% |
| Paw NesbittLuzerne County | 80 | 134 | 13,972 | 1.4% |
| Paw HuntsvilleLuzerne County | 28 | 80 | 7,325 | 1.3% |
| Veolia Water PA ShavertownLuzerne County | 0 | 35 | 0 | 3.1% |
| Veolia Water PA Brown ManorLuzerne County | 0 | 27 | 0 | 1.1% |
| Veolia Water PA DallasLuzerne County | 0 | 26 | 0 | 1.1% |
| Freeland Boro Muni Water AuthLuzerne County | 9 | 11 | 1,093 | 1.0% |
| Paw Crystal LakeLuzerne County | 3 | 12 | 4,036 | 0.3% |
| Aqua PA Warden PlaceLuzerne County | 0 | 5 | 25 | 4.7% |
| Aqua PA White HavenLuzerne County | 0 | 4 | 183 | 0.7% |
| Aqua PA BarrettLuzerne County | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9.1% |
| Aqua PA MidwayLuzerne County | 0 | 3 | 75 | 0.3% |
| Aqua PA Forest ParkLuzerne County | 0 | 3 | 53 | 2.5% |
| Hca Hazleton DivisionLuzerne County | 1 | 0 | 12,608 | <0.1% |
| Paw Sutton HillsLuzerne County | 0 | 1 | 75 | 1.3% |
| Aqua PA Hex AcresLuzerne County | 0 | 1 | 44 | 0.8% |
| Aqua PA Penn LakeLuzerne County | 0 | 1 | 29 | 0.9% |
| Aqua PA Rhodes TerraceLuzerne County | 0 | 1 | 15 | 2.7% |
| Veolia Water PA Harveys LakeLuzerne County | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.1% |
| Conyngham Sugarloaf Joint MaLuzerne County | 0 | 0 | 1,215 | 0% |
| Aqua PA Sand SpringsLuzerne County | 0 | 0 | 301 | 0% |
| Aqua PA Beech MountainLuzerne County | 0 | 0 | 98 | 0% |
| Hca Derringer Fern GlenLuzerne County | 0 | 0 | 80 | 0% |
| Aqua PA Laurel LakesLuzerne County | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0% |
| Pawc HillcrestLuzerne County | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0% |
| Chase Manor Water AssocLuzerne County | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0% |
| Paw HomesiteLuzerne County | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0% |
| Hyland MHPLuzerne County | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| Aqua PA St Johns EstatesLuzerne County | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| Aqua PA Shickshinny LakeLuzerne County | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0% |
| Town & Country Water AssocLuzerne County | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0% |
| Aqua PA Yalick FarmsLuzerne County | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0% |
| Aqua PA WapwallopenLuzerne County | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Keystone Job Corps CenterLuzerne County | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Aqua PA OakhillLuzerne County | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| White Haven CenterLuzerne County | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Aqua PA FieldcrestLuzerne County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Aqua PA GreenbriarLuzerne County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Aqua PA ApplewoodLuzerne County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Sci DallasLuzerne County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Can Do Corporate CenterLuzerne County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Luzerne County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Luzerne County reported 327 lead and 1,001 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 93,489 of unknown material.
Which Luzerne County water systems have the most lead lines?
Paw Ceasetown (497), Paw Watres (361), Paw Nesbitt (214).
How do I check my home in Luzerne 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.