Water Treatment in Hawley, PA
Nestled in the Pocono Mountains of Wayne County, Hawley residents enjoy the natural beauty surrounding Lake Wallenpaupack and the Lackawaxen River. However, like many in this picturesque region, homeowners often face unique water quality challenges. Understanding these local water issues is the first step toward ensuring clean, healthy water for your Hawley home.
- ZIP
- 18428
- Nearest Water
- Lake Wallenpaupack
- Typical Hardness
- 10-25 gpg
- Geology
- glacial till over Catskill Formation sandstone/shale with some low pH wells
Tested Water Quality in Hawley
Hawley is served by Roamingwood Sewer & Water (est.) on a public community supply. Recent compliance testing for this system flagged TTHMs (disinfection byproducts), HAA5, Arsenic (trace). Lake Wallenpaupack watershed. Municipal surface water influenced. DBPs primary concern. Paupack Township surrounds. For a household on this supply we most often install a RO + Carbon Filter setup.
- Water Authority
- Roamingwood Sewer & Water (est.)
- Primary Supply
- Public Community
- Population Served
- 2,200
- Arsenic (tested)
- 0.8 ppb
- TTHMs (tested)
- 28 ppb
- HAA5 (tested)
- 10 ppb
- Radium (tested)
- 0.15 pCi/L
- Iron Risk
- Low
- Manganese Risk
- Low
- Bacteria Risk
- Low
Figures above come from published compliance testing for the system serving Hawley. Your own tap can still differ after it leaves the main — our free in-home test measures what actually reaches your fixtures.
What We See in Hawley Wells
Hawley's proximity to Lake Wallenpaupack and its position within a glacial till-covered landscape means well water often exhibits elevated hardness. This can lead to scale buildup in pipes and appliances, reducing efficiency and lifespan.
Many private wells in the Hawley area, particularly those drawing from the Catskill Formation, frequently encounter low pH levels. This acidic water can cause corrosion of plumbing fixtures, leading to blue-green staining from copper pipes and potential lead leaching.
Iron and sulfur are common nuisances in Hawley's well water. Iron manifests as reddish-brown staining on fixtures and laundry, while hydrogen sulfide gas creates an unpleasant 'rotten egg' odor, often more noticeable with hot water.
Hawley sits near Lakeville, Blooming Grove, Paupack, Palmyra — we cover all of them with the same local crew.