Lead pipes in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
How many lead pipes are in Luzerne County, PA?
Water systems based in Luzerne County reported 327 lead service lines, 1,001 galvanized lines that need replacing and 92,718 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Paw Ceasetown has the most, with 497 lead and galvanized lines.
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.
Every Luzerne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paw Ceasetown Paw Ceasetown | 127 | 370 | 29,346 | Not confirmed |
| Paw Watres Paw Watres | 79 | 282 | 22,620 | Not confirmed |
| Paw Nesbitt Paw Nesbitt | 80 | 134 | 13,972 | Not confirmed |
| Paw Huntsville Paw Huntsville | 28 | 80 | 7,325 | Not confirmed |
| Veolia Water PA Shavertown Veolia Water PA Shavertown | 0 | 35 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Veolia Water PA Brown Manor Veolia Water PA Brown Manor | 0 | 27 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Veolia Water PA Dallas Veolia Water PA Dallas | 0 | 26 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Freeland Boro Muni Water Auth Freeland Boro Muni Water Auth | 9 | 11 | 1,093 | Not confirmed |
| Paw Crystal Lake Paw Crystal Lake | 3 | 12 | 4,036 | Not confirmed |
| Warden Place Aqua PA Warden Place | 0 | 5 | 25 | Not confirmed |
| Barrett Aqua PA Barrett | 0 | 4 | 4 | Not confirmed |
| White Haven Aqua PA White Haven | 0 | 4 | 183 | Not confirmed |
| Forest Park Aqua PA Forest Park | 0 | 3 | 53 | Not confirmed |
| Midway Aqua PA Midway | 0 | 3 | 75 | Not confirmed |
| Hex Acres Aqua PA Hex Acres | 0 | 1 | 44 | Not confirmed |
| Paw Sutton Hills Paw Sutton Hills | 0 | 1 | 75 | Not confirmed |
| Penn Lake Aqua PA Penn Lake | 0 | 1 | 29 | Not confirmed |
| Rhodes Terrace Aqua PA Rhodes Terrace | 0 | 1 | 15 | Not confirmed |
| Hca Hazleton Division Hca Hazleton Division | 1 | 0 | 12,608 | Not confirmed |
| Veolia Water PA Harveys Lake Veolia Water PA Harveys Lake | 0 | 1 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Conyngham Sugarloaf Joint Ma Conyngham Sugarloaf Joint Ma | 0 | 0 | 1,215 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Luzerne County, PA?
Water systems based in Luzerne County reported 327 lead service lines, 1,001 galvanized lines that need replacing and 92,718 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Paw Ceasetown has the most, with 497 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Luzerne 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 not confirmed a homeowner program for a utility in this county yet, so ask your utility before you hire a contractor.
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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