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Scranton, PA PFAS Exposure & Lawsuits

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Free, confidential case review for Scranton residents who may have been exposed to PFAS through drinking water, AFFF firefighting foam, or industrial sources.

PFAS exposure in Scranton

Scranton is the county seat of Lackawanna County and the largest city in northeastern Pennsylvania. Most city residents receive public water from Pennsylvania American Water, which publishes annual water-quality reports for its systems.

Scranton-area water systems have reported PFAS detections under federal monitoring.

Scranton-area water systems have reported PFAS detections under federal monitoring. Whether a detection matters for a legal claim depends on the levels, the years you drank the water, and your diagnosis.

The city is surrounded by Lackawanna County boroughs and townships, some on separate systems or private wells. If you have lived in more than one, list each address.

Who may qualify

  • • Long-time Scranton residents who used public water or private wells.
  • • Firefighters, military veterans, airport personnel with documented AFFF exposure.
  • • Workers and neighbors of PFAS-using industrial facilities.
  • • Anyone diagnosed with a qualifying condition such as kidney cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid disease, or ulcerative colitis after meaningful PFAS exposure.

What to bring to your case review

  • • Approximate years and address(es) you used local water in Scranton.
  • • Whether you used public water or a private well.
  • • Any water-utility notices or test results you have received.
  • • Your diagnosis, year of diagnosis, and treating physician.
  • • Service or employment records showing AFFF or PFAS exposure.

Nearby PFAS location pages

Useful before your review: how to test Scranton water for PFAS and the current AFFF MDL 2873 status.

Scranton PFAS questions

Who supplies drinking water in Scranton?
Most Scranton residents are served by Pennsylvania American Water. Your bill will confirm your provider and system name, which you need to look up PFAS results.
Has PFAS been detected in Scranton-area water?
Scranton-area systems have reported PFAS detections under federal monitoring rounds. Look up your system's latest results and keep a copy.
Do I need to live in Scranton now to file?
No. What matters is when and where you were exposed. Former residents can request a review.

Attorney advertising. Information for Scranton, Pennsylvania residents. Submitting a form does not create an attorney-client relationship. Cases may be referred to national PFAS co-counsel; any fee-sharing arrangement will be disclosed in writing before representation begins.