Pennsylvania · 31 community water systems
Lead pipes in Schuylkill County, PA
31 community water systems serving Schuylkill County reported 120 lead and 621 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 33,763 of unknown material. The most are in Aqua Shenandoah.
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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.3%
- Unknown 73%
- Non-lead 25%
Water systems serving Schuylkill County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua ShenandoahSchuylkill County | 8 | 289 | 3,118 | 6.5% |
| Auburn Municipal AuthoritySchuylkill County | 0 | 145 | 0 | 47% |
| Tamaqua Area Water AuthoritySchuylkill County | 80 | 0 | 2,529 | 2.3% |
| Hegins Hubley AuthoritySchuylkill County | 0 | 68 | 923 | 4.9% |
| Tower City Borough AuthoritySchuylkill County | 0 | 41 | 713 | 3.6% |
| Mahanoy TWP AuthSchuylkill County | 12 | 16 | 236 | 1.3% |
| Ringtown Boro Water DepartmentSchuylkill County | 0 | 16 | 316 | 4.4% |
| Kline Township Mun AuthoritySchuylkill County | 0 | 14 | 2,024 | 0.7% |
| Schuylkill Co Mun AuthSchuylkill County | 10 | 3 | 9,404 | 0.1% |
| Nuremburg Water Co VeoliaSchuylkill County | 0 | 10 | 0 | 6.3% |
| Ashland Area Water AuthoritySchuylkill County | 2 | 7 | 1,736 | 0.5% |
| Hca Delano Park PlaceSchuylkill County | 1 | 6 | 193 | 2.6% |
| PA Amer Water Co FrackvilleSchuylkill County | 2 | 3 | 2,265 | 0.2% |
| Minersville Municipal Water AuSchuylkill County | 2 | 2 | 2,938 | 0.1% |
| Schuylkill Haven Boro WaterSchuylkill County | 3 | 0 | 1,755 | 0.1% |
| Orwigsburg Municipal Water WKSSchuylkill County | 0 | 1 | 629 | <0.1% |
| Blythe TWP Municipal AuthoritySchuylkill County | 0 | 0 | 2,391 | 0% |
| Pine Grove Boro Water SystemSchuylkill County | 0 | 0 | 926 | 0% |
| Scma-TremontSchuylkill County | 0 | 0 | 814 | 0% |
| Aqua PA Eagle Rock UtilitiesSchuylkill County | 0 | 0 | 268 | 0% |
| Scma Pine Grove TownshipSchuylkill County | 0 | 0 | 167 | 0% |
| Morea Citizens Water CompanySchuylkill County | 0 | 0 | 131 | 0% |
| Aqua PA OneidaSchuylkill County | 0 | 0 | 95 | 0% |
| Scma PinebrookSchuylkill County | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0% |
| Port Clinton Water Coop AssocSchuylkill County | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0% |
| PA Amer Water Co Laurel RidgeSchuylkill County | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0% |
| Paw Wildcat ParkSchuylkill County | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0% |
| Scma Orwigsburg ConsecutiveSchuylkill County | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| T&T MHPSchuylkill County | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Aqua PA the PinesSchuylkill County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Plum Creek Municipal AuthSchuylkill 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 Schuylkill County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Schuylkill County reported 120 lead and 621 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 33,763 of unknown material.
Which Schuylkill County water systems have the most lead lines?
Aqua Shenandoah (297), Auburn Municipal Authority (145), Tamaqua Area Water Authority (80).
How do I check my home in Schuylkill 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.