Pennsylvania · 29 community water systems
Lead pipes in Monroe County, PA
29 community water systems serving Monroe County reported 3 lead and 45 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 17,490 of unknown material. The most are in Aqua PA Mountainhome System.
0.2% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 74%
- Non-lead 26%
Water systems serving Monroe County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua PA Mountainhome SystemMonroe County | 0 | 29 | 51 | 5.3% |
| Aqua PA Hamilton Water CoMonroe County | 0 | 8 | 124 | 1.5% |
| Pawc Pocono DistrictMonroe County | 3 | 4 | 7,523 | <0.1% |
| Delaware Water Gap BoroMonroe County | 0 | 2 | 195 | 0.8% |
| Skytop Lodge INCMonroe County | 0 | 2 | 34 | 2.1% |
| Brodhead Creek Reg Water AuthMonroe County | 0 | 0 | 3,416 | 0% |
| E Stroudsburg Boro Water DeptMonroe County | 0 | 0 | 1,910 | 0% |
| Pawc Blue Mt LakeMonroe County | 0 | 0 | 929 | 0% |
| Pawc Mid MonroeMonroe County | 0 | 0 | 863 | 0% |
| Pawc Penn EstatesMonroe County | 0 | 0 | 719 | 0% |
| Pawc ManwalaminkMonroe County | 0 | 0 | 598 | 0% |
| Pawc Manwalamink NS 3Monroe County | 0 | 0 | 317 | 0% |
| Buck Hill Falls Water CoMonroe County | 0 | 0 | 206 | 0% |
| Bcra Pocono Jackson SystemMonroe County | 0 | 0 | 152 | 0% |
| Tri Valley Eldo Lake DivisionMonroe County | 0 | 0 | 131 | 0% |
| Aqua PA PinecrestMonroe County | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0% |
| Aqua PA Wild Pines Water SysMonroe County | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0% |
| Pocono Manor InnMonroe County | 0 | 0 | 47 | 0% |
| Pawc Manwalamink NS 1&2Monroe County | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0% |
| Birchwood Trailer ParkMonroe County | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0% |
| R Own Lake INCMonroe County | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0% |
| Aqua PA Robin Hood LakesMonroe County | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| Twin Falls MHPMonroe County | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| Pocono Plateau Park Well 1Monroe County | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0% |
| Aqua PA Sun ValleyMonroe County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Crescent LakeMonroe County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Timber Rise LLCMonroe County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Tobyhanna Army DepotMonroe County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lake of the PinesMonroe 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 Monroe County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Monroe County reported 3 lead and 45 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 17,490 of unknown material.
Which Monroe County water systems have the most lead lines?
Aqua PA Mountainhome System (29), Aqua PA Hamilton Water Co (8), Pawc Pocono District (7).
How do I check my home in Monroe 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.