Pennsylvania · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Susquehanna County, PA
7 community water systems serving Susquehanna County reported 6 lead and 57 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,176 of unknown material. The most are in PA Amer Water Co Susquehanna.
1.4% 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) 1.2%
- Unknown 91%
- Non-lead 7.8%
Water systems serving Susquehanna County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA Amer Water Co SusquehannaSusquehanna County | 3 | 24 | 1,724 | 1.4% |
| PA Amer Water Co Forest CitySusquehanna County | 3 | 15 | 1,435 | 1.2% |
| PA Amer Water Co MontroseSusquehanna County | 0 | 11 | 729 | 1.4% |
| Aqua PA Water Co BrooklynSusquehanna County | 0 | 3 | 1 | 18% |
| PA Amer Water ThompsonSusquehanna County | 0 | 2 | 100 | 1.9% |
| Aqua PA Water Co Hop BottomSusquehanna County | 0 | 2 | 21 | 2.6% |
| Oakland Borough Water AuthSusquehanna County | 0 | 0 | 166 | 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 Susquehanna County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Susquehanna County reported 6 lead and 57 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,176 of unknown material.
Which Susquehanna County water systems have the most lead lines?
PA Amer Water Co Susquehanna (27), PA Amer Water Co Forest City (18), PA Amer Water Co Montrose (11).
How do I check my home in Susquehanna 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.