Lead pipes in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
How many lead pipes are in Northampton County, PA?
Water systems based in Northampton County reported 68 lead service lines, 2,587 galvanized lines that need replacing and 78,881 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Northampton has the most, with 1,510 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 Northampton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton Northampton Boro Muni Auth | 0 | 1,510 | 9,543 | Not confirmed |
| Bethlehem City of Bethlehem | 0 | 777 | 29,933 | Not confirmed |
| Pawc Blue Mountain Pawc Blue Mountain | 33 | 130 | 9,444 | Not confirmed |
| Pawc Bangor Pawc Bangor | 4 | 64 | 3,440 | Not confirmed |
| Hellertown Borough Authority Hellertown Borough Authority | 0 | 59 | 2,559 | Not confirmed |
| Easton Area Easton Area Water System | 21 | 21 | 23,011 | Not confirmed |
| Bath Municipal Bath Municipal Water Works | 0 | 14 | 9 | Not confirmed |
| Pawc Westgate Pawc Westgate | 0 | 8 | 201 | Not confirmed |
| Walnutport Authority Walnutport Authority | 5 | 0 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| E Bangor Mun Authority E Bangor Mun Authority | 5 | 0 | 589 | Not confirmed |
| Portland Boro Authority Portland Boro Authority | 0 | 3 | 112 | Not confirmed |
| Lehigh TWP Muni Auth Lehigh TWP Muni Auth | 0 | 1 | 40 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Northampton County, PA?
Water systems based in Northampton County reported 68 lead service lines, 2,587 galvanized lines that need replacing and 78,881 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Northampton has the most, with 1,510 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Northampton 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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