Lead pipes in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
How many lead pipes are in Lackawanna County, PA?
Water systems based in Lackawanna County reported 292 lead service lines, 766 galvanized lines that need replacing and 55,604 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Lake Scranton (PA American Water) has the most, with 928 lead and galvanized lines.
Free replacement program confirmed
Who pays in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's Act 120 lets PUC-regulated water utilities replace customer-owned lead service lines and recover the cost through rates, and it prohibits partial replacement. The PUC's 2022 rules require utilities to file replacement programs; Aqua Pennsylvania's was approved in April 2025 for up to 1,500 customer lines a year. City systems such as Philadelphia and Pittsburgh set their own terms.
Confirmed programs in Lackawanna County
- Lake Scranton (PA American Water): No direct cost to the customer.
Every Lackawanna County water system with lead lines
Systems are grouped by the county EPA lists as their main service area. Some serve towns in neighboring counties too.
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Scranton (PA American Water) PA Amer Water Co Lake Scranton | 271 | 657 | 49,696 | Free, utility schedules |
| Brownell PA Amer Water Co Brownell | 19 | 82 | 5,068 | Not confirmed |
| Chinchilla Aqua PA Water Co Chinchilla | 0 | 11 | 32 | Not confirmed |
| Fallbrook PA Amer Water Co Fallbrook | 1 | 9 | 628 | Not confirmed |
| Moscow Aqua PA Water Co Moscow | 0 | 5 | 22 | Not confirmed |
| Glenburn Aqua PA Water Co Glenburn | 0 | 2 | 6 | Not confirmed |
| Spangenberg PA Amer Water Co Spangenberg | 1 | 0 | 152 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Lackawanna County, PA?
Water systems based in Lackawanna County reported 292 lead service lines, 766 galvanized lines that need replacing and 55,604 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Lake Scranton (PA American Water) has the most, with 928 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Lackawanna County?
It depends on your water utility. Pennsylvania's Act 120 lets PUC-regulated water utilities replace customer-owned lead service lines and recover the cost through rates, and it prohibits partial replacement. We have confirmed programs for 1 Lackawanna County utility, listed on this page.
How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?
Look up your address on your water utility's service line inventory map, or check the pipe where it enters your home: lead is dull gray, soft, scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won't stick. See our step-by-step guide.
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