Pennsylvania · 26 community water systems
Lead pipes in Northampton County, PA
26 community water systems serving Northampton County reported 68 lead and 2,587 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 79,146 of unknown material. The most are in Northampton Boro Muni Auth.
2.5% of these systems' 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.4%
- Unknown 74%
- Non-lead 24%
Water systems serving Northampton County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton Boro Muni AuthNorthampton County | 0 | 1,510 | 9,543 | 9.8% |
| City of BethlehemNorthampton County | 0 | 777 | 29,933 | 2.1% |
| Pawc Blue MountainNorthampton County | 33 | 130 | 9,444 | 1.6% |
| Pawc BangorNorthampton County | 4 | 64 | 3,440 | 1.8% |
| Hellertown Borough AuthorityNorthampton County | 0 | 59 | 2,559 | 2.3% |
| Easton Area Water SystemNorthampton County | 21 | 21 | 23,011 | 0.1% |
| Bath Municipal Water WorksNorthampton County | 0 | 14 | 9 | 1.4% |
| Pawc WestgateNorthampton County | 0 | 8 | 201 | 0.8% |
| E Bangor Mun AuthorityNorthampton County | 5 | 0 | 589 | 0.8% |
| Walnutport AuthorityNorthampton County | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.5% |
| Portland Boro AuthorityNorthampton County | 0 | 3 | 112 | 0.7% |
| Lehigh TWP Muni AuthNorthampton County | 0 | 1 | 40 | 1.0% |
| Aqua PA WH Christian SpringsNorthampton County | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0% |
| Beth Country Squire EstatesNorthampton County | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0% |
| Evergreen Village MHPNorthampton County | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0% |
| Pawc Berry HollowNorthampton County | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0% |
| Whispering Hollow-South MHPNorthampton County | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0% |
| Beth Wil Mar ManorNorthampton County | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0% |
| Cedar Grove Mobile Home ParkNorthampton County | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0% |
| Willow Haven North MHPNorthampton County | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0% |
| Beth Shady Lane SystemNorthampton County | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0% |
| Beth 512 SystemNorthampton County | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0% |
| Hillendale-On-The-DelawareNorthampton County | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| Heritage Village MHPNorthampton County | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Aqua PA Whitehaven EvanwoodNorthampton County | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Lower Saucon AuthorityNorthampton 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 Northampton County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Northampton County reported 68 lead and 2,587 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 79,146 of unknown material.
Which Northampton County water systems have the most lead lines?
Northampton Boro Muni Auth (1,510), City of Bethlehem (777), Pawc Blue Mountain (163).
How do I check my home in Northampton 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.